Southwest Meatball Skillet

Ingredients

1 lb ground turkey or beef
2 large egg whites
1/4 cup whole-wheat bread crumbs
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
2 tsp olive oil
1 cup frozen yellow or white corn
1 15-oz BPA-free can low-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed well
2 cups diced vine-ripened tomatoes
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tsp ground cumin
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

In a large bowl, combine turkey, egg whites, bread crumbs, salt and pepper and mix well.  Shape into 16 meatballs, each about the size of a golf ball.  

In a large skillet, heat oil on medium-high.  Add meatballs and cook 3-5 minutes, turning frequently.  Partially cover and book an addition 3-5 minutes, until cooked through. 

Add corn, beans, tomatoes, broth, lime juice, and cumin.

For Crock Pot: 

Make meatballs, cool, combine with remaining ingredients in ziplock. Freeze. 

Cook in crock pot 6-8 hours on low.