Mexican Beef Meatball Bites & Speckled Rice

• Meanwhile, thinly slice tomato into wedges. 
• Cut broccoli (see ingredients) into small florets, 
then roughly chop stalk. 

Little cooks: Help wash and toss the veggies! 

• In a medium bowl, combine beef mince, 
fine breadcrumbs, the egg, Tex-Mex spice 
blend and a pinch of salt.
• Using damp hands, roll heaped spoonfuls 
of beef mixture into small meatballs
(4-5 per person). Transfer to a plate. 

Little cooks: Join the fun by helping combine the 
ingredients and shaping the mixture into meatballs! 
Make sure to wash your hands well afterwards. 

• In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil
over medium-high heat.
• Cook meatballs, turning, until browned and 
cooked through, 8-10 minutes (cook in batches 
if your pan is getting crowded). 

• While meatballs are cooking, add broccoli and a 
splash of water to a microwave-safe bowl, then 
cover with a damp paper towel.
• Microwave broccoli on high until just tender, 
2-4 minutes.
• Drain broccoli, then return to the bowl and cover 
to keep warm.