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: 1 12 lbs ground pork; 1 medium onion, coarsely grated and squeezed firmly to remove excess liquid; 1 small zucchini, coarsely grated and squeezed firmly to remove excess liquid; 1 large egg; ¼ cup dried breadcrumbs; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; 1 -2 chipotle chile in adobo; coarse salt and pepper; 1 (28 ounce) canwhole peeled tomatoes with juice; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; cooked rice, and; chopped fresh cilantro, for serving (optional)

Servings: persons

1 12 lbs ground pork
1 medium onion, coarsely grated and squeezed firmly to remove excess liquid
1 small zucchini, coarsely grated and squeezed firmly to remove excess liquid
1 large egg
¼ cup dried breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 -2 chipotle chile in adobo
coarse salt and pepper
1 (28 ounce) canwhole peeled tomatoes with juice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
cooked rice, and
chopped fresh cilantro, for serving (optional)

1
In a medium bowl, combine pork, onion, zucchini, egg, breadcrumbs, oregano, cumin, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; mix well with a fork.
2
Form into 16 (2-inch) balls; transfer to a plate, and place in freezer until firm, 10 to 15 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, combine tomatoes and chiles in a blender; process until smooth, and set aside.
4
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large, straight-sided skillet over medium-high heat.
5
Add half the meatballs; cook until brown, turning often, 4 to 5 minutes; transfer to a plate.
6
Repeat with remaining oil and meatballs.
7
Reduce heat to medium-low.
8
Add pureed sauce and return all meatballs to skillet.
9
Cover; simmer, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes.
10
Uncover, and simmer until sauce is thickened, 5 to 10 minutes more.
11
Season with salt and pepper.
12
Serve over rice, sprinkled with cilantro, as desired.

214

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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 12 lbs ground pork, 1 medium onion, coarsely grated and squeezed firmly to remove excess liquid, 1 small zucchini, coarsely grated and squeezed firmly to remove excess liquid, 1 large egg, 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.

Meatballs in Chipotle Sauce

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