Crockpot Chili Meatballs and Spaghetti.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef or chicken
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 can (28 ounce) fire-roasted dice tomatoes
- 1/3 cup tomato paste
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 poblano pepper, chopped
- 1/4 cup pickled jalapeños, chopped
- 1 can black beans, drained
- 3/4 pound dry spaghetti
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped green onion
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Instructions
- 1. Add the ground beef, onion, garlic, chili powder, paprika, cumin, cayenne, garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon salt to a bowl. Mix to combine. Coat your hands with oil, and roll the meat into tablespoon-size balls (will make 15-16 meatballs). Place the meatballs in the bowl of your crockpot.
- 2. Pour over the tomatoes. Add the tomato paste, broth, poblano pepper, and pickled jalapeños. Season with salt. Give everything a gentle stir. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or on high for 1-2 hours.
- 3. Crank the heat on the slow cooker to high. Mix in the beans. Add the spaghetti and pour over 1 cup of water. Nestle the spaghetti into the sauce. Cover and cook 20-30 minutes, or until the spaghetti is al dente, stirring halfway through. Sprinkle the cheese over the chili. Let melt for 10-15 minutes.
- 4. Serve the cheesy meatballs over the spaghetti and sauce. Top with cilantro and green onion.
- 1. Preheat the oven to 325° F.
- 2. Add the ground beef, onion, garlic, chili powder, paprika, cumin, cayenne, garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon salt to a bowl. Mix to combine. Coat your hands with oil, and roll the meat into tablespoon-size balls (will make 15-16 meatballs).
- 3. Arrange the meatballs in a large dutch oven with lid. Pour over the tomatoes. Add the tomato paste, broth, poblano pepper, and pickled jalapeños. Season with salt. Give everything a gentle stir. Cover and roast for 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until slightly thickened.
- 4. Crank the heat on the oven to 425° F. Remove the lid. Mix in the beans. Top with cheese. Cook another 10-15 minutes to melt the cheese.
- 5. Just before serving, cook the spaghetti according to package directions.
- 6. Serve the cheesy meatballs and sauce over the spaghetti. Top with cilantro and green onion.
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