25 Minute Spicy Mexican Corn Skillet with Sausage

Some days by the time I am getting dinner ready I really have no energy left. All I want to do is feed my family and go relax. One skillet meals are such a life saver. Aside from the option of making a huge mess and leaving it for the morning (which I have to admit may have happened once or twice), cleaning up a skillet and a few plates is so much more appealing after dinner.

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Some days by the time I am getting dinner ready I really have no energy left. All I want to do is feed my family and go relax. One skillet meals are such a life saver. Aside from the option of making a huge mess and leaving it for the morning (which I have to admit may have happened once or twice), cleaning up a skillet and a few plates is so much more appealing after dinner.

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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.

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.

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Spicy Grilled Corn

Welcome to TSRI's Summer Grilling Celebration! We hope you had a great long weekend. We had a fantastic barbeque with our favorite Southwestern flavors and some of our favorite people. Grilled corn is a staple at any of our grilling get-togethers. Served along side Lil Texas Barbeque Sliders this Spicy Grilled Corn was the perfect compliment.

We love the flavor so much, I often use left overs in Black Bean Corn Salsa and our Simple Mexican Skillet. The deep caramelized corn flavor is unsurpassed! My dear friend Eric made this at a barbeque a few years ago and every time we had a barbeque I would ask him to make the corn again. Well, sadly Eric moved away. So, I had to put on my big girl pants and learn how to use the gas grill. This corn really takes too long on a tabletop, and I don't have the patience.

Everything is coming along wonderfully, I have made burgers, London broil, corn and some fantastic chicken that I will be sharing in the coming weeks. I have to say they do not make grill tools for women though. I am no tiny girl, I am pretty tall. Even so, I fumble with these oversized spatulas, tongs and basting brushes. I end up bringing my kitchen tools outside for convenience, but that is making for a very hot hand. So, I guess grill shopping is in my future.

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Welcome to TSRI's Summer Grilling Celebration! We hope you had a great long weekend. We had a fantastic barbeque with our favorite Southwestern flavors and some of our favorite people. Grilled corn is a staple at any of our grilling get-togethers. Served along side Lil Texas Barbeque Sliders this Spicy Grilled Corn was the perfect compliment.

We love the flavor so much, I often use left overs in Black Bean Corn Salsa and our Simple Mexican Skillet. The deep caramelized corn flavor is unsurpassed! My dear friend Eric made this at a barbeque a few years ago and every time we had a barbeque I would ask him to make the corn again. Well, sadly Eric moved away. So, I had to put on my big girl pants and learn how to use the gas grill. This corn really takes too long on a tabletop, and I don't have the patience.

Everything is coming along wonderfully, I have made burgers, London broil, corn and some fantastic chicken that I will be sharing in the coming weeks. I have to say they do not make grill tools for women though. I am no tiny girl, I am pretty tall. Even so, I fumble with these oversized spatulas, tongs and basting brushes. I end up bringing my kitchen tools outside for convenience, but that is making for a very hot hand. So, I guess grill shopping is in my future.

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