Smoky Mexican meatball stew - Mexican Recipe

• PREP: 10 MINS             COOK: 35 MINS         EASY           SERVES 4
• A simple spicy meatball recipe that makes a great alternative to beef chilli
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  Ingredients

• 1½ tbsp olive oil
  
  

  
  

  
  

  
• 1 large onion
  
  

  
  

  
  

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

• Method

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
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