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Mexican meatballs

Cooked Mexican meatballs and a small bowl of salsa served on a large white serving plate with coriander sprinkled for decoration.
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Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Makes: 20
 
Serves: 4
Gluten free
,
Dairy free
Cooked Mexican meatballs and a small bowl of salsa served on a large white serving plate with coriander sprinkled for decoration.
  • 1.5 serves of vegetables per 
  • serve
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Ingredients

500g lean beef mince  
½ 400g can no-added-salt red kidney beans, drained, rinsed
1 small red onion, chopped  
¾ cup corn kernels  
2 tbsp coriander, finely chopped  
½ tbsp our healthy taco seasoning mix (see below)
½ cup our Mexican salsa
Olive oil spray  

Healthy taco seasoning mix 
1 tsp garlic powder 
1 tsp onion powder 
1 tsp dried oregano 
2 tsp paprika 
6 tsp ground cumin 
1 tsp salt 
½ tsp ground pepper 

Mix everything together in a small bowl.  Store in an airtight container until required.  

This mix can be stored in a airtight jar for up to six months. 

* Gluten free if using gluten-free spices

Savvy swaps

You can swap:

Healthy taco mix
Commercial taco or fajita seasoning mix
Mexican salsa
Jarred salsa
Taco seasoning
2 tsp ground cumin

Tips

  • Beef mince provides Vitamin B12.  Vitamin B12 supports your immune system.
  • Choose lean beef mince instead of regular fat mince to reduce saturated fat intake.
  • Adding beans and vegetables to meat dishes is a good way to increase the fibre content of your diet.

  • Leftover coriander can be wrapped in a clean damp cloth and stored in an airtight container in the fridge. Don’t wash before you store.
  • Use leftover red kidney beans and corn kernels in our chicken burrito bowl.
  • Leftover meatballs can be frozen in an airtight container.

  • To save money try growing your own herbs, like coriander, in the garden or in pots. 
  • You can save money by using home brand beans and corn. 
  • Adding beans to meat is a good way to stretch your shopping budget. 

Method

Step 1
Preheat oven to 180°C.  Line a large baking tray with baking paper.

Step 2
Combine the beef, beans, onion, corn, coriander, taco mix and salsa in a large bowl.  Mix well.  Form into 2.5cm round balls or 20 round balls.

Step 3
Place on baking tray.  Spray with oil.  Bake for 20 minutes or until cooked through.  

Serving suggestion

  • Serve with salad or our guacamole. 
  • Use this mix to make Mexican burger patties.  Simply split into 4 equal portions and shape into burger patties.  

Food safety tip: If you are packing for lunch, meat needs to be kept cold so pack an ice brick. 

 

 

Tips

  • Beef mince provides Vitamin B12.  Vitamin B12 supports your immune system.
  • Choose lean beef mince instead of regular fat mince to reduce saturated fat intake.
  • Adding beans and vegetables to meat dishes is a good way to increase the fibre content of your diet.

  • Leftover coriander can be wrapped in a clean damp cloth and stored in an airtight container in the fridge. Don’t wash before you store.
  • Use leftover red kidney beans and corn kernels in our chicken burrito bowl.
  • Leftover meatballs can be frozen in an airtight container.

  • To save money try growing your own herbs, like coriander, in the garden or in pots. 
  • You can save money by using home brand beans and corn. 
  • Adding beans to meat is a good way to stretch your shopping budget. 

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