Meatball Torta Ahogada Recipe

Name: Meatball Torta Ahogada
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb pork; ½ cup crushed tortilla chips, fine; 1 egg, beaten; 1 ½ cups salsa, divided; ½ cup chopped cilantro; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped fine; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons ancho chilies, power divided; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup chicken broth; 6 crusty rolls; 1 cup shredded queso blanco cheese

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef or 1 lb pork
½ cup crushed tortilla chips, fine
1 egg, beaten
1 ½ cups salsa, divided
½ cup chopped cilantro
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped fine
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ancho chilies, power divided
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chicken broth
6 crusty rolls
1 cup shredded queso blanco cheese

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
In a large bowl combine meat,tortilla chips,egg,1/2 cup salsa,cilantro,garlic,jalapeno,cumin, and 1teaspoon chile power.Mix well together and roll into golf size balls, you should have around 24.
3
In a non-stick skillet over medium heat,warm the oil.
4
Cook the meatballs until brown, turning as needed, 7-10 minutes.
5
Add remaining salsa,chile power and chicken broth.
6
Bring to a low boil, reduce heat to low and simmer rfor15 minutes until sauce thickens and meatballs are cooked thru and tender.
7
Slice the rolls lengthwise and place on a baking sheet.Divide the meatballs evenly among the rolls,reserving the sauce.
8
Top evenly with shredded cheese.Heat sandwiches in oven for 5 minutes until the cheese melts and rolls are lightly toasted.Divide the sauce into 6 bowls;Place a sandwich in each bowl and serve.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb pork, ½ cup crushed tortilla chips, fine, 1 egg, beaten, 1 ½ cups salsa, divided, and more.

Yes, Meatball Torta Ahogada 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!

Meatball Torta Ahogada

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Variations & substitutions

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