Carb Smart Jalapeño-Chorizo Chili
with Cheddar Cheese- Milk
- Peanuts
- Sesame
- Soy
- Sulphites
- Tree nuts
- Wheat
- Milk
- Mustard
- May contain traces of allergens
- Crustaceans
- Fish
- Egg
This nourishing, low-carb chili swaps out traditional beans for lots of wholesome veggies! Spicy jalapeños and melty cheddar cheese amp up the deliciousness. Smart meals are based on a per serving calculation of the recipe's kilocalorie and carbohydrate amounts.
Ingredients
250 g
Chorizo Sausage, uncased
7 g
Cilantro
1 unit(s)
Jalapeño
1 unit(s)
Sweet Bell Pepper
mL
Crushed Tomatoes
1 unit(s)
Crushed Tomatoes with Garlic and Onion
2 tbsp
Mexican Seasoning
(May be present: Peanuts, Sesame, Soy, Sulphites, Tree nuts, Wheat, Milk, Mustard)
1 unit(s)
Sour Cream
(Contains: Milk)
¼ cup
Cheddar Cheese, shredded
(Contains: Milk)
1 unit(s)
Yellow Onion
1 tbsp
Garlic Puree
(May be present: Sesame, Soy, Sulphites, Wheat, Milk, Mustard, Crustaceans, Fish, Egg)
Not included in your delivery
0.13 tsp
Pepper*
0.13 tsp
Salt*
1 tbsp
Oil*
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
- Peel, then cut onion into 1/4-inch pieces.
- Core, then cut pepper into 1/2-inch pieces.
- Roughly chop cilantro.
- Core, then finely chop jalapeño. (TIP: We suggest using gloves when prepping jalapeño!)
- Heat a large pot over medium-high heat.
- When the pot is hot, add 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil, then peppers and 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) jalapeños. (NOTE: Reference heat guide.)
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until veggies are tender-crisp, 5-6 min.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Remove from heat. Transfer veggies to a plate.
- Reheat the same pot over medium.
- When the pot is hot, add 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil, then chorizo and onions.
- Cook, breaking up chorizo into smaller pieces, until no pink remains, 4-5 min.**
- Carefully drain and discard excess fat.
- Add garlic puree and Mexican Seasoning. Cook, stirring often, until fragrant, 1 min.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Add crushed tomatoes and 1/2 cup (1 cup) water to the pot with chorizo. Stir to combine, then bring to a boil over high.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to medium.
- Simmer, stirring occasionally, until chili thickens slightly, 10-12 min. (TIP: If you have time, keep it simmering on the stove for longer. Chili gets better the longer it cooks!)
- When chili is done, add veggies. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook, stirring often, until warmed through, 2-3 min.
- Divide chili between bowls.
- Dollop sour cream over top, then sprinkle with cilantro and cheese.
If you've opted to get chorizo, cook it in the same way the recipe instructs you to cook the beef.**
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavor: Some found the chili pleasantly spicy, even with less jalapeño; others suggested adding more cumin to enhance the spice mix.
- Suggestions: Consider using only half the jalapeño if you prefer a milder heat level.
