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Chilli Con Carne Meatballs Recipe

Chilli con carne meatballs recipe - a quick and easy 30 minute wonder that's a remix on a classic. You'd never know it's gluten-free and Coeliac-friendly!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 746kcal

Ingredients

For the meatballs:

  • 500 g beef mince
  • 1 tbsp cornflour
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • pinch salt and black pepper
  • 1 egg

For the chilli:

  • 1 tbsp garlic-infused oil
  • 2 green peppers chopped into bite-sized chunks
  • 1.5 tbsp cornflour
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp dried chilli flakes
  • 400 g tin of chopped tomatoes
  • 200 ml gluten-free beef stock
  • 400 g tin of kidney beans drained

To serve:

  • 300 g dried long grain rice
  • 100 g frozen peas
  • 1 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
  • handful spring onion greens finely chopped

Instructions

  • Cook the rice according to the packet instructions. Once done, keep warm for later.
  • In a large mixing bowl, mix together all the ingredients for the meatballs. Roll into balls and place onto a lightly greased baking tray. Bake in a preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until crisp on the outside.
  • Heat oil in a pan on a medium heat, add the chopped pepper and fry for a few minutes before adding all the spices, dried chilli flakes and cornflour. Mix and allow to cook until the spices are fragrant - about 1 minute.
  • Add the chopped tomatoes and stock, mix and then add the drained kidney beans. Allow to simmer until thickened to your liking. Place the meatballs into the sauce.
  • Prepare the frozen peas (I microwave mine at 900W for 2-3 minutes in a bowl with a little water), drain and mix into the rice along with the coarsely ground black pepper.
  • Serve with the rice and finish with chopped spring onion greens on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 746kcal | Carbohydrates: 99g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 357mg | Potassium: 1354mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1068IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 9mg