Meatballs with Bean Sauce Recipe

Meatballs with Bean Sauce Recipe

  • 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped green onions
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro or additional parsley
  • 1 tablespoon fat-free milk
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chopped green chilies
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive or canola oil
  • SAUCE:
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
  • 2 cups salsa
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh cilantro or parsley
  • 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 6 cups hot cooked rice
  1. In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Crumble beef and cheese over mixture and mix well. Shape into 24 balls. In a large nonstick skillet, brown meatballs in oil in small batches over medium heat. Remove meatballs and set aside.
  2. For sauce, add green pepper to skillet; saute for 3 minutes. Stir in the salsa, broth, lime juice, tomato paste, sugar, chili powder and cilantro. Cook and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes. Return meatballs to skillet. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Uncover and cook 10 minutes longer or until juices run clear. Stir in beans; heat through. Serve over rice.
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