MEATBALLS WITH BEAN SAUCE

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"Since we like Tex-Mex food so much, I've transformed many of my recipes, including this one, to give them a more ethnic flavor," relates Gloria Warczak of Cedarburg, Wisconsin.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 24

1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
3 tablespoons finely chopped green onions
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon fat-free milk
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon chopped green chilies
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
SAUCE:
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
2 cups salsa
1/2 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoon tomato paste
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon minced fresh cilantro
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinse and drained
6 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Crumble beef and cheese over mixture and mix well. Shape into 24 balls. In a large nonstick skillet, brown meatballs in oil in small batches over medium heat. Remove meatballs and set aside., For sauce, add green pepper to skillet; saute for 3 minutes. Stir in the salsa, broth, lime juice, tomato paste, sugar, chili powder and cilantro. Cook and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes. Return meatballs to skillet. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Uncover and cook 10 minutes longer or until juices run clear. Stir in beans; heat through. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 558mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

Reza's vlog
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These meatballs were amazing! I will definitely be making them again.


Naveed qalandri
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These meatballs were a bit too dry for my taste, but the sauce was delicious. I would recommend using a different meatball recipe next time.


MD Dalowar
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I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out great! I served them with mashed potatoes and green beans and it was a perfect meal.


Umer Tariq
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These meatballs were delicious! I made them for a party and they were a huge hit.


Yasir Rajpoot
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The meatballs were a bit bland, but the sauce was delicious. I would recommend adding more seasoning to the meatballs next time.


Bhupe Malla
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These meatballs were so easy to make and they were a huge hit with my family. I will definitely be making them again!


sylvester chitswatswa
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I loved the flavor of these meatballs. The sauce was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it.


Salaudeen Wariz
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These meatballs were amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect.


Abiha Eman
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The meatballs were a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I would recommend using a different meatball recipe next time.


Jedi Kawas
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This recipe was easy to follow and the meatballs turned out great! I will definitely be making them again.


Tinunolaji Victoria
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I made these meatballs last night and they were delicious! The sauce was so flavorful and the meatballs were cooked perfectly.


Siphiwe Dlamini
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These meatballs were a hit! The sauce was flavorful and the meatballs were tender and juicy. I served them over rice and they were a perfect meal.


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