Spicy Mexican Meatballs
This is a meatball dish with Mexican flavours which goes well with rice or pasta. The dish is dairy-free and gluten-free.
Preparation time - 30 minutes
Cooking time - 40 minutes
Ingredients (serves 4)
For the meatballs
250g pork mince
250g beef mince
A handful of tortilla chips
1 egg
2 small onions
1/2 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp cinnamon
3 cloves of garlic
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp cider vinegar
1 400g tin of tomatoes
1 beef stock pot
400ml water
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1 tbsp paprika
1/2 tsp oregano
1 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
3 sweet potatoes
3 tbsp oil
To cook
1. Add the pork and beef mince to a large bowl.
2. Crush the tortilla chips.
4. Finely chop the onions and add half of them to the mince.
5. Crush the garlic and add to the bowl, along with the cinnamon, cumin and egg.
6. Mix the meat by hand.
7. Roll into large meatballs and add to pan on a medium heat.
8. Add a little oil and turn gently every few minutes.
9. Add the sugar, vinegar, tomatoes, onion, chilli powder and paprika to a jug.
10. Add the water, stock and oregano. Blend until smooth. Stir in the chopped coriander.
11. Chop the sweet potatoes.
12. Add to pan with oil and cook until softened.
13. Combine the meatballs, sweet potato and tomato sauce. Add the salt and pepper and leave to simmer for 20 mins.
14. Serve with rice or pasta. Garnish with coriander.
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