Mexican Meatballs in Chilli Con Carne
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Really delicious family food here. Perfect for the cold nights when you just want to plonk yourself in front of the heater and get stuck into something really hearty and warming.
Super easy and so tasty. You're going to love this one.
This Mexican Meatballs in Chilli Con Carne recipe offers a delicious twist on the traditional dish, blending the rich flavors of Mexican cuisine with the convenience of the Thermomix. The origins of the chilli sauce used in this recipe trace back to the beloved classic, Chilli con Carne. Chilli con Carne, which translates literally to 'chilli with meat,' is a dish that has deep roots in Mexican and Tex-Mex culinary traditions. It typically features ground beef simmered with chili peppers, tomatoes, and a variety of spices, creating a hearty and flavourful dish. I recall it as always having beans included, but this was probably just my mums version. This iconic dish is believed to have originated in the southwestern United States, influenced by Mexican cuisine. Over time, it has evolved into many variations, including the robust and spicy chili sauce that perfectly complements these tender meatballs. The result is a dish that captures the essence of both Mexican heritage and modern cooking techniques, offering a satisfying meal with a kick of spicy deliciousness.
We have sooo many Mexican recipes on this site, some authentic and some more 'American' or Tex-Mex. Which actually is quite the cuisine of its own.
Tex-Mex food is a vibrant fusion of Mexican and American cuisines that originated in the border regions of Texas and Mexico. It blends traditional Mexican ingredients like beans, chilli peppers, and tortillas with American elements such as cheese, beef, and spices. This culinary style is known for its bold flavors and hearty dishes, including classics like tacos, enchiladas, nachos, and chili con carne. I love Tex-Mex as much as I love ridgy didge Mexican food. Don't forget I have an entire ebook devoted to Mexican food. Mexican Fiesta is still available in my store and is absolutely free with Insider Club membership. Time to get on that train my lovelies.
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Need
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The Meatballs
- 2 Handfuls fresh coriander or cilantro and/or fresh parsley
- 1 Kilo minced beef/hamburger
- 2 eggs
- 2 Teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 Teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 Teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 Teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 Teaspoons pink salt flakes BUY
- black pepper freshly ground to taste
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) to fry meatballs BUY
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Chilli Con Carne
- 1 brown onion halved
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1-2 long red chilli (deseeded if you wish)
- 1 capsicum/bell pepper red, deseeded and quartered
- 40 Grams Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) BUY
- 400 Grams ripe tomatoes, halved
- 70 Grams tomato paste
- 2 Tablespoons Umami Paste (optional) Recipe
- 2 Teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 Teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 medium zucchini, quartered lengthways then sliced 1cm thick
- 2 x 400g Tins beans of choice such as red kidney, borlotti, cannellini
- 200 Grams corn, fresh or frozen
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To Serve
- Guacomole Recipe
- Spiked Sour Cream or plain sour cream Recipe
- Spinach or Chilli Paprika Flour Tortillas Recipe
- fresh coriander or cilantro chopped
Do
- 1
Place parsley/coriander into Thermomix bowl and chop 5 sec/speed 6. Set aside.
- 2
Combine all meatball ingredients (apart from EVOO) and half of the chopped parsley/coriander (reserving the other half to serve) in a large mixing bowl and combine by hand.
- 3
Shape into small meatballs and place close together into dish and tray of Varoma. Set aside.
- 4
To make chilli, place onion, garlic, chilli and capsicum into Thermomix bowl and chop 5 sec/speed 5.
- 5
Add EVOO and sauté 5 min/Varoma/speed 1.
- 6
Add tomatoes and chop 10 sec/speed 5. Add tomato paste, stock paste, cumin, oregano and zucchini to Thermomix bowl.
- 7
Set Varoma into position and cook 15 min/Varoma/Reverse/speed 3. Add beans and corn to Thermomix bowl, stir through with the spatula, replace Varoma and cook a further 5 min/Varoma/Reverse/speed 3.
- 8
Heat EVOO or coconut oil in fry pan over medium heat and fry meatballs for 3–5 minutes until lightly browned and cooked through. Serve chilli in bowls with meatballs topped with remaining chopped fresh herbs, and your choice of accompaniments.
- 9
TASTE:
- 10
You can make either of these components and serve them separately. The meatballs make a wonderful appetiser with a salsa. The chilli con carne can be served on its own as well, and can be a vegetarian option…how good is that? You can halve the meatball mixture if desired.
Tenina Holder is a wife, mother of five and grandmother of eight, who started cooking in the olden days before Thermomix was even a thing.
Tenina has become the premium go to source for all Thermomix expertise and of course fresh and easy recipes that work. Her cooking classes and foodie trips are sold out in literally hours, her cookbooks appear on the Australian best seller lists and her social reach is in the millions. Her Insider Club is the most fun you can have with a Thermomix and you really should join her! She believes chocolate, butter and salt are health foods. Her food positivity mantra is, eat everything, just not all at once!
