Meatball Sandwiches With Chipotle-Cherry BBQ Sauce Recipe

Name: Meatball Sandwiches With Chipotle-Cherry BBQ Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 egg; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; ¼ teaspoon ground allspice; ½ teaspoon cumin seed, toasted and coarsely ground; 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced; 12 ounces ground chicken (can substitute ground beef, lamb, turkey, pork, etc.); ¼ cup dried cherries (I used a combination of tart and sweet dried cherries); 1 cup ketchup; ½ cup cherry preserves; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons molasses; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated; 1 -2 chipotle chile in adobo, minced (I cheated and added 1/2 tablespoon Tabasco 'Chipotle' Sauce); 1 teaspoon liquid smoke; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder (I used a rich, dark chocolate powder); flat bread (such as naan or Greek pita); butter lettuce leaf; red onion (sliced in rings or diced); tomatoes, sliced or cherry tomatoes, halved; smoked gouda cheese, grated (we used a combination of Tillamook's Extra Sharp Vintage White Cheddar and Rogue Creamery's 'Smoky B); fresh cilantro, minced (my addition)

Servings: persons

1 egg
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon cumin seed, toasted and coarsely ground
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
12 ounces ground chicken (can substitute ground beef, lamb, turkey, pork, etc.)
¼ cup dried cherries (I used a combination of tart and sweet dried cherries)
1 cup ketchup
½ cup cherry preserves
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons molasses
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
1 -2 chipotle chile in adobo, minced (I cheated and added 1/2 tablespoon Tabasco 'Chipotle' Sauce)
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder (I used a rich, dark chocolate powder)
flat bread (such as naan or Greek pita)
butter lettuce leaf
red onion (sliced in rings or diced)
tomatoes, sliced or cherry tomatoes, halved
smoked gouda cheese, grated (we used a combination of Tillamook's Extra Sharp Vintage White Cheddar and Rogue Creamery's 'Smoky B)
fresh cilantro, minced (my addition)

1
Meatballs: In a bowl, beat egg, salt, pepper, allspice, cumin seeds and parsley.
2
Add chicken and mix until combined (do not overwork).
3
Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
4
With wet hands, form 20 meatballs, then flatten slightly into thick patties.
5
Grill or fry in a pan until cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.
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Keep warm.
7
Cherry-Chipotle BBQ Sauce: Soak dried cherries in hot water for 10 min, then drain well.
8
After draining the cherries, I chopped them up into smaller pieces using a wet knife.
9
Mix all ingredients together in medium-sized saucepan (use more or less chilies to taste).
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Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to LOW, cooking for 10 minutes, stirring often.
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Do not let the sauce dry out.
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Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
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To Assemble the Sandwiches: Heat flat bread on the grill.
14
Place some BBQ sauce in the center, then lettuce, onion and tomatoes.
15
Add grated cheese of your choice, fresh cilantro and top with 2-3 meatballs.
16
Drizzle with more BBQ sauce.
17
Enjoy!
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Assembly:.

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

You need 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 egg, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon ground allspice, and more.

Yes, Meatball Sandwiches With Chipotle-Cherry BBQ Sauce 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.

Meatball Sandwiches With Chipotle-Cherry BBQ Sauce

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