SMOKY MEXICAN MEATBALL STEW

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A simple spicy meatball recipe that makes a great alternative to beef chilli

Provided by Good Food team

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 ½ tbsp olive oil
1 large onion , finely chopped
400g beef mince
50g fresh white breadcrumb
1 tsp each ground cumin and coriander
1 ½ tbsp chipotle paste
200g basmati rice
400g can chopped tomato
400g can kidney bean , drained and rinsed
small handful coriander , to serve

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 577 calories, Fat 22 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 60 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 30 grams protein, Sodium 1.1 milligram of sodium