Description
A bold and comforting smoky Mexican meatball stew made with tender beef meatballs, fire roasted tomatoes, black beans, corn, and warm spices simmered in a rich chili broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 900 grams ground beef
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 4 cloves garlic, divided
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 400 grams fire roasted crushed tomatoes
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 cup cooked black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 large red bell pepper, diced
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Place a large heavy pot over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Mix gently and form into meatballs about 3 centimeters in diameter.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Brown the meatballs in batches for 4 to 5 minutes, turning gently. Remove and set aside once lightly browned.
- Assemble the Dish: In the same pot, sauté chopped onion and remaining 2 minced garlic cloves until soft. Stir in chili powder, smoked paprika, and cumin, cooking briefly until fragrant.
- Cook to Perfection: Add fire roasted tomatoes and beef broth. Stir well, then add black beans, corn, and red bell pepper. Return the meatballs to the pot. Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes until meatballs are cooked through.
- Finishing Touches: Taste and adjust remaining salt and black pepper as needed. Let the stew rest for 5 minutes off the heat.
- Serve and Enjoy: Ladle into bowls, sprinkle with fresh cilantro, and serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- Do not overmix the meatball mixture to keep them tender.
- Brown the meatballs in batches to avoid steaming.
- For a thicker stew, simmer uncovered for the last 5 to 10 minutes.
- Add extra chili powder or red pepper flakes if you prefer more heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg