Beef and Lentil Meatballs With Chipotle Sauce

Name: Beef and Lentil Meatballs With Chipotle Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 c. long-grain rice; 1 large egg; 1/2 tsp. ground cumin; 1/2 tsp. ground coriander; Kosher salt and pepper; 2 cloves garlic, pressed; 1/2 c. cilantro, chopped, plus more for serving; 1 c. unsalted tortilla chips, crushed (about 1/2 cup); 1/2 lb. ground beef; 1 15-oz can lentils, rinsed; 2 c. jarred marinara; 1 chopped chipotle in adobo, plus 1 tsp adobo sauce; Lime wedges, for serving

Paired with fluffy rice, this is weeknight comfort food.

By Taylor MurrayPublished: Jan 4, 2022

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mexican beef meatballs with chipotle sauce

Danielle Occhiogrosso Daly

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

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Lentils pack plant-based proteins into this family favorite—try using them in your next meatloaf too.

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Ingredients

1 cup
long-grain rice
1
large egg
1/2 tsp.
ground cumin
1/2 tsp.
ground coriander
Kosher salt and pepper
2
cloves garlic, pressed
1/2 cup
cilantro, chopped, plus more for serving
1 cup
unsalted tortilla chips, crushed (about 1/2 cup)
1/2 lb.
ground beef
1
15-oz can lentils, rinsed
2 cups
jarred marinara
1
chopped chipotle in adobo, plus 1 tsp adobo sauce
Lime wedges, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1Cook rice per package directions.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together egg, cumin and coriander; season with 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper. Stir in garlic, cilantro and tortilla chips. Mix in ground beef and lentils.
3. Step 3Shape mixture into 20 balls (about 1 inch each) and place on nonstick foil–lined baking sheet. Broil on middle rack until cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes.
4. Step 4Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, heat marinara, chipotle and adobo sauce. Toss meatballs with sauce and return to a simmer, then spoon over cooked rice and sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.