Quick And Easy Meatball Chili

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 24 frozen cooked italian meatballs, partially thawed enough to cut through
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 -2 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• shredded cheddar cheese, to sprinkle for garnish

Recipe

• 1 cut the meatballs into quarters.
• 2 place the cut meatballs in a large pot. add all the rest of the ingredients (except cheese). stir well.
• 3 bring to a gentle simmer.
• 4 cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes.
• 5 for the crockpot: place the quartered meatballs in the crockpot along with everything else (except cheese).
• 6 cover and cook on low for about 6 hours or on high for about 4 hours. (all crockpots seem to cook a little faster or slower than others.).
• 7 serve hot with some cheese on top, if desired.