Mexican Meatball & Rice Traybake

Step 1

Pre-heat oven to 220C.  Place rice in a baking dish with spice blend and dot with butter.  Cover with 700ml boiling water (or stock) and cover tightly with foil.  Place in oven for 20 minutes while preparing meatballs.

Step 2

Mix the salt and spice blend into the mince using your hands, then shape into golf ball sized meatballs.

Step 3

Heat a large frying pan and add the meatballs, to brown on both sides.  When brown, reduce heat and add passata, kidney beans and jalapeños (if using).  Simmer on low for 10 minutes.

Step 4

When rice has been in the oven for 20 minutes, remove from the oven keeping foil on.  Reduce oven to 180C.

Step 5

When meatball sauce has simmered for 10 minutes, remove foil and place the meatball mixture on top of the rice.  Sprinkle over the cheddar and return to the oven for 15 minutes.

Step 6

Serve with coriander and corn chips.