Meatball Chili

4.67 from 3 votes

This Meatball Chili with Roasted Garlic is the ultimate comfort food! Juicy meatballs simmered in a rich tomato base, packed with bold spices and the subtle sweetness of roasted garlic. Perfect for chilly nights or a hearty family dinner!

Course Main Dish

Cuisine Italian

Keyword Meatball Chili, Roasted Garlic Meatball Chili

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 35

Total Time 55

Servings

Calories 171kcal

Author Shelby Law Ruttan

Equipment

Large baking sheet
Large bowl
Small scoop
Aluminum foil or parchment paper
Large stock pot

Ingredients

For the Meatballs

1 pound lean ground beef
⅓ cup shredded carrot
⅓ cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
1 tablespoon roasted garlic chopped fine
1 large egg
¼ cup beef broth

For the Chili

½ tablespoon olive oil
7 cups pasta sauce
15 ounces can black beans rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons chili powder
1½ teaspoon ground cumin
10 ounces diced tomatoes with peppers

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a large baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
In a large bowl, mix the the ground beef, egg, carrot, onion, cilantro, roasted garlic, and beef broth.
Using a tablespoon sized scoop, portion meatball using small scoop and shape into balls. Place on prepared baking sheet.
Bake meatballs 20 minutes, until firm. (meat will be slightly red in center)
Heat large stockpot with olive oil over medium high heat. Add onion and cook until translucent.
Stir in pasta sauce, chili powder, ground cumin, diced tomatoes with peppers, and black beans. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and keep at a simmer.
Cut each meatball in half. Add to sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes, until meatballs are cooked through.

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