Quick and Easy Meatball Chili

Submitted by *Parsley*

"Kind of a "short-cut" chili. It uses premade frozen meatballs, but you can use your own homemade....it just won't be a squick and easy. ;) This can also be made in a crockpot on low for about 6 hours."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 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

directions

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.