Chipotle Meatballs - El Naranjo Restaurant, Oaxaca, Mexico Recipe

Name: Chipotle Meatballs - El Naranjo Restaurant, Oaxaca, Mexico
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs plum tomatoes or 3 lbs roma tomatoes, coarsely chopped; 1 medium white onion, coarsely chopped; 2 large garlic cloves; 2 teaspoons minced canned chipotle chiles; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 lb ground beef; 1 lb ground pork; 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumb (made from crustless French bread); 1 large egg; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried Mexican oregano; 1 1/4 teaspoons salt; 3/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons drained capers (optional)

Servings: persons

3 lbs plum tomatoes or 3 lbs roma tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 medium white onion, coarsely chopped
2 large garlic cloves
2 teaspoons minced canned chipotle chiles
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork
1/2 cup fresh breadcrumb (made from crustless French bread)
1 large egg
1 1/2 teaspoons dried Mexican oregano
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3 tablespoons drained capers (optional)

1
Puree first 5 ingredients in blender in batches until almost smooth. Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add tomato mixture. Cover and boil 10 minutes to blend flavors and thicken slightly, stirring occasionally. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.).
2
Combine ground beef and next 6 ingredients in large bowl. Add 1/2 cup cooled tomato sauce and stir until well mixed. Using hands, form 1 rounded tablespoonful meat mixture into ball. Optional: Insert 1/4 t. capers into center of meat; reshape meatball. Repeat with remaining meat mixture and capers.
3
Bring sauce to simmer over medium heat. Add meatballs to sauce. Cover and simmer until meatballs are cooked through, about 20 minutes.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs plum tomatoes or 3 lbs roma tomatoes, coarsely chopped, 1 medium white onion, coarsely chopped, 2 large garlic cloves, 2 teaspoons minced canned chipotle chiles, and more.

Yes, Chipotle Meatballs - El Naranjo Restaurant, Oaxaca, Mexico 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 Meatballs - El Naranjo Restaurant, Oaxaca, Mexico

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