Chipotle Sweet Corn Meatloaf Chili or Chili Sloppy Joes

Chipotle Sweet Corn Meatloaf Chili or Chili Sloppy Joes

Here's another delicious budget stretching recipe that lets nothing go to waste. Our leftover Sweet Onion Glazed Meatloaf was put to tasty use in this quick and easy chili recipe that was particularly delicious when served on  toasted rolls with mozzarella cheese as some of the best Sloppy Joes we have ever tried. This recipe works so well that I'd suggest making a larger meatloaf than planned as part of your weekly meal plan, just so you cam enjoy this great chili a day or two later.

Chipotle Sweet Corn Meatloaf Chili or Chili Sloppy Joes

Soak in water overnight:

• 1 cup dry kidney beans

Simmer in lightly salted water for about 40 minutes. Drain. You may use canned beans if you prefer, about 1 1/2 cups.

In a large pot heat 

• 3 tbsp olive oil.

Add:

• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1 medium red onion or two large shallots

Cook until the onions begin to soften.

Add

• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 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
• cooked kidney beans from above

Simmer very gently over low heat for about 45 minutes stirring occasionally or if using an oven safe pot, for about an hour. Add:

• 1 1/2 pounds leftover meatloaf, diced 

Simmer 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.