Meatballs in Tomato Chili Sauce Recipe

Name: Meatballs in Tomato Chili Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 lb ground pork tenderloin; 12 lb ground beef, rib eye steaks; 2 egg whites; ¼ cup unseasoned breadcrumbs; ½ cup finely chopped zucchini; ¼ cup finely chopped onion; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon minced jalapeno; ½ teaspoon dried oregano leaves; ¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves; ½ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon pepper; vegetable oil cooking spray; 1 -2 pasilla chile; 1 (28 ounce) can reduced-sodium diced tomatoes, undrained; salt and pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

12 lb ground pork tenderloin
12 lb ground beef, rib eye steaks
2 egg whites
¼ cup unseasoned breadcrumbs
½ cup finely chopped zucchini
¼ cup finely chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon minced jalapeno
½ teaspoon dried oregano leaves
¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
vegetable oil cooking spray
1 -2 pasilla chile
1 (28 ounce) can reduced-sodium diced tomatoes, undrained
salt and pepper, to taste

1
Mix ground pork and beef, egg whites, bread crumbs, zucchini,onion, garlic, jalapeno chili, oregano, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
2
Shape mixture into 16 meatballs.
3
Spray large saucepan with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot.
4
Cook pasilla chilies over medium heat until softened; discard stems, seeds, and veins.
5
Process chilies and tomatoes with liquid in blender until smooth.
6
Heat tomato mixture to boiling in large saucepan; add meatballs.
7
Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until meatballs are cooked and no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes.
8
Season to taste with salt and pepper.

7221

kcal

Calories

563

Fat

Carbs

487

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: 12 lb ground pork tenderloin, 12 lb ground beef, rib eye steaks, 2 egg whites, ¼ cup unseasoned breadcrumbs, and more.

Yes, Meatballs in Tomato Chili Sauce falls under the Soups & Stews 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 Tomato Chili Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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