Spicy Tex-Mex Meatballs with Hearty Bean Sauce
Add some spice to your meal with these Tex-Mex meatballs. Perfect as an entree or a side dish, these meatballs are packed with flavor and come with a hearty bean sauce that’s sure to satisfy.
Equipment
- Measuring cups
- spatula
- Mixing spoon
Ingredients
- 1 pound of ground beef
- 1 packet of onion soup mix
- ½ cup of soft breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons of tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
- 1 egg
- Oil for frying
- 1 can of baked beans 30 ounces
- 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- ½ teaspoon of salt
- ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper or to taste
- 1 teaspoon of mustard powder
- 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce
- 1 can of tomato puree 10 ounces
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, onion soup mix, breadcrumbs, tomato paste, ground cumin, and egg.
- Mix well, preferably using your hands.
- Roll the meat mixture into large meatballs, using about 2 tablespoons of meat per meatball.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Add the meatballs and brown them on all sides, turning frequently to avoid burning.
- Once the meatballs are browned, stir in the baked beans, brown sugar, paprika, salt, cayenne pepper, mustard powder, Worcestershire sauce, and tomato puree.
- Mix thoroughly, ensuring the meatballs are completely covered in the sauce.
- Cook the meatballs on medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes, until the sauce is well combined and heated through.
- Serve hot.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Pair with a Zinfandel or a cold Mexican beer like Corona to complement the spicy flavors.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 300 kcal | Carbohydrates: 25 g | Protein: 20 g | Fat: 15 g | Fiber: 5 g | Sugar: 10 g | Salt: 800 mg
