Quick Meatloaf Chili

Normally, I don’t have any leftover meatloaf, but because I had made a larger than normal recipe, I had leftovers.  I decided to try this with it and it was really delicious.

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 – 2 jalapeno peppers, minced (I used jarred jalapenos)
• 2 – 3 cups crumbled leftover meatloaf
• 2 (14-oz.) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 ( 8-oz.) can tomato sauce
• 2/3 cup beef broth
• 2 (15-oz.) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.  Add onion and garlic; cook and stir for 5 minutes.  Add jalapeno pepper; cook and stir for 3 minutes.

Add meatloaf, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, black beans, chili powder, cumin, Tabasco, and salt and pepper to taste.  Bring to a simmer; reduce heat to low and simmer for 25 – 35 minutes until slightly thickened.  Serve immediately with sour cream, Parmesan cheese, and more jalapenos.

(I thought this was going to be pretty spicy, but it really wasn’t.)

Serves 6.

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