Spicy Tex-Mex Meatballs Recipe

Name: Spicy Tex-Mex Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small onion; 4 garlic cloves; 12 red capsicum; 1 (200 g) can kidney beans; 1 teaspoon chile, minced; 500 g ground beef; salt, to taste; fresh ground black pepper, to taste; 3 tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped; 2 avocados; 1 teaspoon sweet chili sauce; 1 lemon, juice of; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 8 pita breads; 100 g mixed salad greens; 150 ml sour cream

Servings: persons

1 small onion
4 garlic cloves
12 red capsicum
1 (200 g) can kidney beans
1 teaspoon chile, minced
500 g ground beef
salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped
2 avocados
1 teaspoon sweet chili sauce
1 lemon, juice of
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 pita breads
100 g mixed salad greens
150 ml sour cream

1
Peel and grate the onion, peel and crush the garlic, deseed and chop the red capsicum, drain and chop the beans; in a bowl, mix together the beans, onion, garlic, red capsicum, chillies, beef, seasoning and half the coriander, until they are well-combined.
2
Divide the beef mixture into 32 pieces, then roll them into balls; place the balls on a baking sheet and chill for 30 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, halve the avocados and remove the stones, peel and chop the flesh and put in a bowl; stir in the chilli sauce, lemon juice and the remaining coriander.
4
Heat the oil in a pan, fry the meatballs in batches for 6 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked and tender.
5
Lightly toast the pita breads and split open, fill with mixed salad leaves and meatballs, spoon over the avocado mixture and sour cream and serve immediately.
6
Chef's Tip: These meatballs can be placed uncooked between layers of greaseproof paper and frozen for up to a month.
7
Thaw at room temperature before frying.

650

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small onion, 4 garlic cloves, 12 red capsicum, 1 (200 g) can kidney beans, and more.

Yes, Spicy Tex-Mex Meatballs 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.

Spicy Tex-Mex Meatballs

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