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Chicken meatball chipotle chili

Chicken Meatball Chipotle Chili

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs

  • Ground Chicken-1 lb
  • Egg-1
  • 2 Slices of bread-to make fresh crumbs in the food processor
  • Garlic powder-1/2 tsp
  • Salt and pepper

For the Chili

  • Large Red Onion-1 chopped
  • 2 Garlic Cloves-crushed
  • Chipotle in Adobo Sauce-2 chopped
  • Ground Cumin-1 tsp
  • Dried Oregano-2 tsp
  • Kidney Beans-1 15oz can
  • Crushed or diced Tomatoes-1 15 oz can
  • Chicken Stock-1 cup
  • Red Pepper-1 large cubed
  • Salt and Pepper
  • Oil-2-3 tbsp
  • Sour Cream
  • Cilantro

Instructions
 

  • In a food processor place 2 slices of bread and pulse until crumbly.Keep aside.
  • In a mixing bowl mix all the meatball ingredients and make round balls.
  • In a deep pot heat 2 tbsp of oil and shallow fry the meatballs until golden.Transfer onto a tray.
  • In the same pot add a tsp of oil and add the onions.
  • Saute until translucent and add the garlic.
  • Add the Chipotle,ground cumin and oregano.Stir to mix.
  • Saute for half a minute and add the kidney beans.
  • Follow it with the tomatoes and stock.
  • Mix well and add the meatballs.Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and cook for about 10 minutes.
  • Add the red pepper and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes.Check the seasonings.
  • Turn off the heat.
  • To serve take some chili in a bowl, top it with some sour cream and cilantro.
  • Enjoy!