Albondigas Al Chipotle (Mexican Style Meatballs)

Name: Albondigas Al Chipotle (Mexican Style Meatballs)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef; ½ cup of finely chopped onion; 1 egg; ¼ cup breadcrumbs; ½ teaspoon dried herbs (marjoram, oregano, thyme); ½ teaspoon fresh mint leaves, chopped; salt and pepper; 1 tablespoon sunflower oil; 4 large tomatoes; 12 large onion; 2 garlic cloves; 2 cups water; 1 bay leaf; 3 chipotle chiles (from a can); salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb lean ground beef
½ cup of finely chopped onion
1 egg
¼ cup breadcrumbs
½ teaspoon dried herbs (marjoram, oregano, thyme)
½ teaspoon fresh mint leaves, chopped
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon sunflower oil
4 large tomatoes
12 large onion
2 garlic cloves
2 cups water
1 bay leaf
3 chipotle chiles (from a can)
salt and pepper

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For the Albondigas:.
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Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
3
Make balls the size of a golf ball with your hand and set aside.
4
For the sauce:.
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Boil the tomatoes until the skin starts to peel off.
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Blend the tomatoes with the rest of the ingredients, except the bayleaf, the water and the oil.
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Heat the oil in a deep pot.
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When it's ready, pour the tomato mixture into the pan and cook for 1 minute.
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Add the two cups of water, the meatballs, and the bayleaf and boil for 3 more minutes.
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Lower the heat, and simmer until the meatballs are cooked.
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**It's very important that the beef you use is extra lean, as this dish might turn out to be very greasy if you don't.
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**Add an extra cup of water and adjust the salt and pepper if you like your Albodingas less thick.

592

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lean ground beef, ½ cup of finely chopped onion, 1 egg, ¼ cup breadcrumbs, and more.

Yes, Albondigas Al Chipotle (Mexican Style Meatballs) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!