CHIPOTLE BLACK BEAN MEATBALLS in CREAM CORN SAUCE adapted from TALKING MEALS serves 4
1 pound QUALITY ground beef
15.5 ounce can seasoned black beans, rinsed and drained WELL
1 small bunch green onion, sliced – reserve a few for garnish
2 Chipotle Peppers in Adobo sauce, rough chopped + 1 tablespoon sauce for the meatballs – the remainder will be used in sauce
1 tablespoon water
1 LARGE egg
FRESH Ground sea salt and black pepper
1 teaspoon KINDERS taco seasoning
3/4 cup ground tortilla chips
- Preheat oven to 400°.
- In a food processor add black beans, most of the green onions, chipotle peppers, 1 tablespoon adobo sauce, water, taco seasoning, FRESH ground sea salt and pepper. Pulse and process until mixture is completely combined and beans are mostly creamy.
- In a large mixing bowl combine ground beef, bean mixture, egg and 1/2 cup tortilla chip crumbs. Mix by hand or with a large fork. If the mixture is too wet add a bit more tortilla crumbs.
- Roll into golf ball sized meatballs.
- Arrange meatballs on a large baking sheet prepared with a light coating of avocado oil.
- Bake the meatballs in oven on center rack for 20 minutes. While the meatballs are cooking, make the sauce.
MEXICAN CREAM CORN SAUCE
2 cans Green Giant Mexican corn
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon avocado oil
1 1/2 cups homemade chicken bone broth
1 teaspoon KINDERS taco seasoning
1 teaspoon + Sauce Adobo Sauce
3/4 cup Mexican sour cream
FRESH ground sea salt and black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon FRESH chopped green onions
1 tablespoon FRESH chopped Cilantro
1 cup white rice, prepared per package directions
- Add avocado oil to a preheated pan on medium heat.
- Add corn kernels, minced garlic, and green onions, sauteing 3 minutes.
- Stir in the chicken broth, taco seasoning, salt and pepper.
- Add Adobo Sauce. You can add more if you want it spicier.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes, then turn down heat to low simmer to keep warm.
- When the meatballs are done, remove from the oven and let sit for a few minutes.
- Whisk sour cream into the corn sauce.
- Stir in the cilantro and add the meatballs to the sauce.
- Serve over the rice, garnish with cilantro and enjoy!!