Spanish Meatball Stew

A flavorful pork meatball stew with chorizo, cannellini beans, and roasted red peppers, served with fluffy basmati rice.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 366 kcals 1464 kcals
Carbohydrates 44 grams 176 grams
Fat 7.5 grams 30 grams
Protein 27 grams 108 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

GrainsCereals
25
g
LegumesPulses
400
g
Cannellini Beans
tin, drained
Meat
250
g
Pork Mince
lean, 8% fat or less
20
g
Chorizo
chopped
NutsSeeds
1
tsp
Cumin
ground
1
to taste
1
to taste
Black Pepper
freshly ground
OilsFats
1
spray
Oil
for frying
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
grated
400
g
Tomatoes
tin of chopped tomatoes
200
g
Red Peppers
roasted from a jar, drained weight, chopped

Steps

  • Mix pork, breadcrumbs, garlic, cumin, half the onion, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  • Shape the mixture into 16 small meatballs and set aside.
  • Spray a large pan with oil and fry chorizo until it releases its oil.
  • Add the remaining onion to the pan and fry gently for one minute.
  • Stir in tomatoes, beans, peppers, and 200ml of water, then bring to a simmer.
  • Push meatballs into the sauce and season with black pepper.
  • Partially cover the pan and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Cook rice according to instructions while the stew simmers.
  • Serve the stew with the basmati rice.