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Savory Meatballs and Green Beans With Red Peppers
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Savory Meatballs and Green Beans With Red Peppers
4 servings
30 minutes total (Active 30 minutes)
  • Prepare meatballs through step 1 - 10 minutes
  • Prepare beans through step 1 - 10 minutes
  • Complete meatballs and beans; serve - 10 minutes
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    Savory Meatballs
    Ingredients
    • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
    • 1 small Spanish onion, thinly sliced
    • 6 cloves fresh garlic, finely chopped
    • 1 ½ lb fresh seasoned beef meatballs
    • 1 ½ cups recaito seasoning sauce
    • ½ cup reduced-sodium beef broth
    Prep
    • Chop cilantro; set aside.
    • Slice onion; chop garlic.
    Steps
    1. Preheat large sauté pan on medium-high 2-3 minutes. Place meatballs in pan; cook 4-5 minutes, turning to brown on all sides.
    2. Drain meatballs, if needed, reserving about 1 tablespoon of drippings in pan. Add onion and garlic to meatballs and reserved drippings; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until onions are softened.
    3. Stir in recaito and beef broth. Reduce heat to medium; cook 4-5 minutes or until meatballs are 160°F. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.
    Green Beans With Red Peppers
    Ingredients
    • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
    • 1 small Spanish onion, thinly sliced
    • 2 cloves fresh garlic, finely chopped
    • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
    • 1 (12-oz) bag fresh whole green beans
    • 2 teaspoons Complete seasoning
    • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
    • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    Prep
    • Slice pepper and onion; chop garlic.
    Steps
    1. Preheat large sauté pan on medium-high 2-3 minutes. Place 1 tablespoon of the oil in pan, then add green beans; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until beans begin to soften.
    2. Stir in garlic and remaining ingredients (except olive oil) and cover; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until peppers are softened and beans are tender. Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil just before serving. (Makes 6 servings.)
    Serving Suggestions
  • Complete your meal with white rice, Cuban rolls, and guava pastries for desserts.
  • Recaito seasoning sauce is a cilantro-based sauce that can be used in soups, sauces, and also as a meat marinade.
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    Savory Meatballs

    Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 370, Total Fat 17g, Chol 85mg, Sodium 2510mg, Total Carb 22g, Fiber 3g, Calc 10%, Vitamin A 8%, Vitamin C 10%, Iron 25%

    Green Beans With Red Peppers

    Amount per ⅙ recipe serving: Calories 90, Total Fat 5g, Chol 0mg, Sodium 85mg, Total Carb 12g, Fiber 3g, Calc 4%, Vitamin A 30%, Vitamin C 110%, Iron 4%