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Chipotle Sweet Corn Meatloaf Chili or Chili Sloppy Joes

Put that leftover meatloaf to great use in a quick and easy chili recipe that also makes fantastic Sloppy Joes.
Course Dinner
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 454 kcal
Author Barry C. Parsons

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 medium red onion or two large shallots
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups canned kidney beans rinsed
  • 4 cups crushed tomatoes
  • 1 diced red bell pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen sweet corn
  • 1 minced jalapeño pepper optional
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 3 tablespoons molasses or 4 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground chipotle powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 pounds leftover meatloaf diced

Instructions

  1. In a large pot heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the garlic and onions (or shallots)
  3. Cook for only a couple of minutes until the onions begin to soften.
  4. Add the tomato sauce, kidney beans, crushed tomatoes, bell pepper, sweet corn, jalapeño pepper, cumin, chili powder, molasses, chipotle powder, black pepper and salt.
  5. Simmer very gently over low heat for about 45 minutes stirring occasionally.
  6. Add the diced leftover meatloaf and sSimmer for another 10 to 15 minutes before serving. Serve alone or with tortilla chips and garnishes of grated cheddar cheese, sour cream and lime guacamole.
  7. For Sloppy Joes, serve on toasted burger or sub rolls with grated mozzarella or cheddar cheese.