Recipes
Smoky Meatball & Pinto Bean Tomato Stew
Uses: meatballs, pinto beans, diced tomatoes, Spanish onion, garlic
Ingredients:
- 4 ounces prepared meatballs
- 1/2 cup pinto beans
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup diced Spanish onion
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon oil
- Paprika, cumin, oregano, and black pepper
- Tiny amount of salt if needed
Instructions:
- Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 3 minutes until soft. Add garlic, paprika, cumin, and oregano and stir for about 30 seconds.
- Add diced tomatoes, pinto beans, and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes so the flavors combine.
- Add the meatballs, cover, and simmer for another 5 to 7 minutes until the meatballs are thoroughly heated and the stew has thickened slightly.
- Taste before adding salt. Serve in a bowl on its own or over a small scoop of yellow rice.
Good for: A comforting, smoky tomato-and-bean stew that makes prepared meatballs feel like a completely new dinner.
Optional: Add a small amount of jalapeño with the onion if you want more heat.