CHILI MEATBALLS IN BLACK BEAN AND TOMATO SAUCE

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This Mexican take on meatballs is one of my family favorites-my boys really love the crispy chorizo sprinkled over the top! It's so rich and warming, but we love it all year round.

Provided by Donna Hay

Categories     Bean     Kid-Friendly     Dinner     Ground Beef     Sausage     Small Plates

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 ounce dried ancho or other large dried red chiles
1/2 cup boiling water
1 cup fresh white breadcrumbs
1/3 cup milk
1 pound ground beef
1 egg
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 cup cilantro leaves, finely chopped
2 teaspoons ground coriander seeds
Sea salt and cracked black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 yellow onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon malt vinegar
1/2 cup beef stock
2 (14-ounce) cans chopped tomatoes
2 (14-ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
2 (3 1/2-ounce) dried chorizos, skin removed and roughly chopped
Steamed rice and sour cream, to serve

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Place the ancho chiles and boiling water in a bowl and allow to stand for 10-15 minutes or until soft. Drain and roughly chop the chiles, reserving the liquid. Set aside.
  • Place the breadcrumbs and milk in a large bowl and mix well to combine. Set aside for 5 minutes or until the milk is absorbed. Add the beef, egg, garlic, cilantro, coriander seeds, salt and pepper and mix well to combine. Using wet hands, roll tablespoon-portions of the mixture into balls.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large, shallow, heavy-based ovenproof saucepan over medium heat. Cook the meatballs in batches, turning frequently, for 5-7 minutes or until browned. Remove the meatballs from the pan and set aside. Add 1 tablespoon of the oil, onion and extra garlic to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes or until lightly golden. Add the tomato paste, sugar and vinegar and cook for 1 minute. Add the beef stock, tomatoes, beans, reserved chopped chile, reserved soaking liquid, paprika, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, return the meatballs to the pan and transfer to the oven. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the sauce is reduced and the meatballs are cooked through.
  • Place the chorizo in a food processor and process until finely chopped. Heat the remaining oil in a medium non-stick frying pan over high heat. Add the chorizo and cook, stirring frequently, for 5-6 minutes or until golden and crispy. Serve the meatballs with steamed rice and top with the crispy chorizo and sour cream.

BD- KiNg
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This is one of my favorite recipes! The meatballs are always so moist and flavorful, and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


Taiyab Ansari
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit! The meatballs are so tender and juicy, and the sauce is so flavorful. I love serving this dish over rice or pasta.


Doma Sherpa
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover black beans. The meatballs were very flavorful and the sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Sandanam Sandanam
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I love this recipe! The meatballs are so moist and flavorful, and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


Fariya Akter Mim
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the meatballs and sauce can be made ahead of time. I usually serve this dish over rice or pasta.


Busie Ncube
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the meatballs and the sauce. I would definitely recommend this recipe for any occasion.


Daniel Alfred
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This is one of my favorite recipes! The meatballs are always so moist and flavorful, and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


Ramparvesh Sah
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit! The meatballs are so tender and juicy, and the sauce is so flavorful. I love serving this dish over rice or pasta.


Salim Abdullatif
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover black beans. The meatballs were very flavorful and the sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


faith olamide
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I wasn't sure how I would like this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised! The meatballs were very moist and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Ihtisham Ahmad
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I made this dish for my family and they all loved it! The meatballs were a hit, and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again soon.


mohib vlogs
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The meatballs were so tender and flavorful, and the black bean and tomato sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.