Base:

• 1 lb ground beef, cooked and drained
• 1 cup yellow onion, chopped
• 1 cup green bell pepper, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
• 15 oz canned corn, drained
• 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 oz petite diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 ½ tsp chili powder
• 1 ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes

Additions:

• 3 ½ cups chicken or beef broth
• 8 oz cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 3–4 tbsp all-purpose flour
• Chopped green onions for garnish