Meatballs With Bean Sauce Recipe

Name: Meatballs With Bean Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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; 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

Servings: persons

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
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

1
In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Crumble beef and cheese over mixture and mix well. Shape into 24 balls. In a
2
, brown meatballs in oil in small batches over medium heat. Remove meatballs and set aside.
3
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.

1460

kcal

Calories

Fat

267

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats, 3 tablespoons finely chopped green onions, 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro, and more.

Yes, Meatballs With Bean Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Meatballs With Bean Sauce

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