Smoky Mexican meatball stew
By Good Food
A simple spicy meatball recipe that makes a great alternative to beef chilli
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Prep:10 mins
Cook:35 mins
- Serves 4
- Easy
Nutrition per serving
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kcal 577
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fat 22g
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saturates 8g
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carbs 60g
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sugars 8g
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fibre 4g
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protein 30g
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salt 1.1g
Ingredients
- 1½ tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 400g beef mince
- 50g fresh white breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp each ground cumin and coriander
- 1½ tbsp chipotle paste
- 200g basmati rice
- 400g can chopped tomatoes
- 400g can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- small handful coriander, to serve
Method
Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a large frying pan. Cook the onion for 8-10 mins until soft, then remove from the pan.
Meanwhile, place the mince, breadcrumbs, spices and chipotle paste in a bowl, season generously and mix thoroughly. Roll mixture into 20 walnut-sized meatballs. Add the remaining oil to the pan and fry the meatballs for about 8 mins until brown all over.
Meanwhile, cook the rice following pack instructions. Return the onion to the pan, adding the tomatoes, as well as a can full of water. Simmer for 5 mins, then add the kidney beans and cook for a further 10 mins, until the sauce has thickened and the meatballs are cooked through. Season the meatballs, scatter with coriander and serve with the rice.
