Chipotle Appetizer Meatballs Recipe

Name: Chipotle Appetizer Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: Sauce; 1 medium onion, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 cup tomato sauce; 2 cups beef broth; 1/4 cup chipotle chile in adobo, along with the sauce stems removed; Meatballs; 1 lb ground beef; 1 lb ground pork; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 1 egg, beaten; salt & freshly ground black pepper; vegetable oil (for frying); chopped fresh cilantro, garnish

Servings: persons

Sauce
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup tomato sauce
2 cups beef broth
1/4 cup chipotle chile in adobo, along with the sauce stems removed
Meatballs
1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg, beaten
salt & freshly ground black pepper
vegetable oil (for frying)
chopped fresh cilantro, garnish

1
To make the sauce, saute the onion and garlic in the oil until they are lightly browned.
2
Add the tomato sauce, broth, and the chipotles in adobo sauce.
3
Heat the mixture to just under boiling and simmer for 20 minutes.
4
Place the sauce in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
5
To make the meatballs, combine the beef, pork, onion, cilantro, bread crumbs, egg, and season with salt and pepper.
6
Gently mix, then form into small meatballs.
7
Pour a couple of tablespoons of the oil in a heavy saucepan and brown the meatballs.
8
Remove and drain.
9
Return the sauce to the pan, add the meatballs and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes to finish cooking the meat.
10
To serve: place in a chafing dish, garnish with the cilantro and serve accompanied with toothpicks.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Sauce, 1 medium onion, chopped, 4 cloves garlic, chopped, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Chipotle Appetizer 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.

Chipotle Appetizer Meatballs

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