Smoky Corn And Bean Chili

Total Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 ounces smoked bacon, diced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 -2 teaspoon olive oil (or as needed)
• 1 1/2 cups frozen corn kernels, not thawed
• 1 cup salsa (do not use fresh salsa)
• 15 1/2 ounces pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro
• shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

Recipe

• 1 heat a 3-quart pot over medium heat. add bacon and saute until crisp. add onions and saute 1 to 2 minutes, until tender. if the bacon was lean and the pan seems dry, add 1 to 2 teaspoons of olive oil. add frozen corn and salsa, stirring to mix well. bring to a gentle boil, add beans and reduce heat to simmer. cook for 10 more minutes. serve garnished with cilantro and cheddar cheese.