Ingredients

  • 1 onion
  • 1 zucchini
  • 1/2 lb. ground beef
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. oil
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. oregano
  • 1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes
  • 1 2/3 c. beef stock or canned broth
  • 1/8 tsp. hot pepper sauce
  • chopped fresh coriander (optional)

Method

  • Chop onion.
  • Cut zucchini into 1-inch pieces.
  • Combine beef, chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Shape into 1-inch balls.
  • In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add meatballs; brown well.
  • Remove meatballs and reduce heat.
  • Add onion and zucchini.
  • Cover and cook 5 minutes.
  • Stir in cumin, oregano, tomatoes with their juice, stock, hot pepper sauce, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Cover and simmer 15 minutes.
  • Add meatballs; heat through.
  • Sprinkle with fresh coriander.