Albondigas En Salsa Chipotle (Meatballs In Chipotle

Name: Albondigas En Salsa Chipotle (Meatballs In Chipotle Sauce)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pounds ground beef finely; 1/2 pounds ground pork finely; ⅓ cups onions finely chopped; 2 tablespoons flour, all-purpose; 1 tablespoon cilantro fresh minced; 1/2 teaspoons oregano dried; 1/4 teaspoons cumin ground; 1 each eggs beaten; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 each onions chopped; 2 each garlic cloves chopped; 1 cup tomato sauce; 2 each chipotle chili peppers canned in adobo sauce, stemmed and chopped; 2 tablespoons adobo sauce (from chiles); 6 each flour tortillas (6-inch); 1/2 cups beef stock; 1 x vegetable oil for frying; 1 x lettuce chopped

Servings: persons

1/2 pounds ground beef finely
1/2 pounds ground pork finely
⅓ cups onions finely chopped
2 tablespoons flour, all-purpose
1 tablespoon cilantro fresh minced
1/2 teaspoons oregano dried
1/4 teaspoons cumin ground
1 each eggs beaten
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 each onions chopped
2 each garlic cloves chopped
1 cup tomato sauce
2 each chipotle chili peppers canned in adobo sauce, stemmed and chopped
2 tablespoons adobo sauce (from chiles)
6 each flour tortillas (6-inch)
1/2 cups beef stock
1 x vegetable oil for frying
1 x lettuce chopped

1
MEATBALLS: Combine all the meatball ingredients, except the oil, and mix well.
2
Form into 1 1/2-inch balls.
3
Brown the meatballs in the oil, remove, and keep warm.
4
SAUCE: To make the sauce, add the oil to the pan and saute the onion and garlic until soft.
5
Add the remaining sauce ingredients, bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until the sauce is thickened.
6
Place the sauce in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
7
Return the sauce to the pan, add the meatballs, and heat through.
8
TORTILLA CUPS: To make the tortilla cups, pour the oil to a depth of 3 inches and heat to 375F (190C).
9
Place a tortilla in the oil and let it float for a couple of seconds.
10
Press the center into the oil with a can or ladle to form a bowl and fry until crisp, remove, and drain.
11
To serve, place the lettuce in each of the tortilla cups, top with the albondigas, and serve.

1384

kcal

Calories

Fat

148

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pounds ground beef finely, 1/2 pounds ground pork finely, ⅓ cups onions finely chopped, 2 tablespoons flour, all-purpose, and more.

Yes, Albondigas En Salsa Chipotle (Meatballs In Chipotle Sauce) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Albondigas En Salsa Chipotle (Meatballs In Chipotle Sauce)

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Variations & substitutions

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