Meatballs in Chipotle Sauce Recipe

Name: Meatballs in Chipotle Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 14 12 ounces tomatoes, pieces; 2 garlic cloves, minced; ½ teaspoon dried oregano (mexican); 1 -2 canned chipotle chile in adobo; 1 cup beef stock; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 lb lean ground beef; 14 lb ground lean pork; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon chopped parsley; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon pepper; ½ cup breadcrumbs; 1 egg; 2 tablespoons milk; 2 hard-boiled eggs

Servings: persons

14 12 ounces tomatoes, pieces
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ teaspoon dried oregano (mexican)
1 -2 canned chipotle chile in adobo
1 cup beef stock
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb lean ground beef
14 lb ground lean pork
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
½ cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
2 hard-boiled eggs

1
Place tomatoes garlic oregano 1 chile both and salt into blender (add other chile and more salt if desired).
2
Heat oil in dutch oven, when oil is very hot add tomato mixture and cook for 5 mins, lower heat and simmer 5 minutes The color will change from red to deep orange.
3
place grd beef and pork in bowl, add garlic parsley salt and pepper, mix.
4
Add bread crumbs and raw egg mix again and add milk if too dry.
5
put about 1 heaping tbsp of meat in palm and flatten, add a large pinch of chopped egg in center.
6
Bring up sides of meat to cover egg and form meatball.
7
Bring sauce to a slow boil, drop each meatball directly into the sauce and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes.

4501

kcal

Calories

257

Fat

Carbs

468

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

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 14 12 ounces tomatoes, pieces, 2 garlic cloves, minced, ½ teaspoon dried oregano (mexican), 1 -2 canned chipotle chile in adobo, and more.

Yes, Meatballs in Chipotle 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Meatballs in Chipotle Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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