Name: Chili Beef Meatballs with Spicy Tomato-Pepper Sauce & Corn Tortillas
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 1 small bunch cilantro; 3 (398 ml) cans diced tomatoes; 3 eggs; 3 green bell peppers; 3 jalapeño peppers; 1.02 kg lean ground beef; 12 small corn tortillas; 3 (213 ml) cans tomato sauce; black pepper; chili powder; cumin, ground; extra virgin olive oil; panko bread crumbs; salt

Chili Beef Meatballs with Spicy Tomato-Pepper Sauce & Corn TortillasChili Beef Meatballs with Spicy Tomato-Pepper Sauce & Corn Tortillas — a 35-minute dinner recipe with 14 ingredients, serving 6.Ingredients

1 small bunch cilantro

3 (398 ml) cans diced tomatoes

3 eggs

3 green bell peppers

3 jalapeño peppers

1.02 kg lean ground beef

12 small corn tortillas

3 (213 ml) cans tomato sauce

black pepper

chili powder

cumin, ground

extra virgin olive oil

panko bread crumbs

salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F). Coat two baking sheet pans with a thin layer of oil.

Place beef, bread crumbs, eggs, and spices in a large bowl. Using your hands, mix well to combine. Using a rounded tablespoon measure, form the mixture into meatballs and divide between the baking sheets.

Place meatballs in the oven (it doesn't have to be fully heated) and bake until golden and cooked through, 18-20 minutes. Remove from oven.

Meanwhile, wash and dry the fresh produce.

Trim, seed, and medium dice bell peppers. Place in a medium bowl.

Quarter jalapeño peppers lengthwise; seed and remove ribs with a spoon to reduce spice level. Small dice and add to the bowl with the bell pepper. (Be careful with jalapeños; do not touch your eyes and ensure you wash your hands after handling or wear gloves while preparing.)

Preheat a large pot over medium-high heat.

While the pot heats up, shave cilantro leaves off the stems; discard stems and roughly chop the leaves. Add half to the bowl. (Reserve remaining cilantro for serving.)

Once the pot is hot, add oil and swirl to coat the bottom. Add veggies, cilantro, and spices; cook, stirring occasionally, until veggies are softened, 5-6 minutes.

Add tomatoes and tomato sauce to the pot, then stir to combine. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly, 6-8 minutes more. Remove from heat.

When the meatballs are done, add to the pot with the sauce and stir once more to combine.

Warm tortillas in a skillet, oven, or microwave (optional).

Divide meatballs between plates or bowls. Top with reserved cilantro and serve with tortillas on the side. Enjoy!

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