Oven-Baked Mexican Meatballs Recipe

Name: Oven-Baked Mexican Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground chuck; 1 large egg; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 cup plain bread crumbs; 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro; 2 teaspoons chili powder; Salt and pepper; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1/2 chipotle chili canned in adobo sauce, seeded and finely chopped; 1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes

Servings: persons

1 pound ground chuck
1 large egg
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup plain bread crumbs
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
2 teaspoons chili powder
Salt and pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 chipotle chili canned in adobo sauce, seeded and finely chopped
1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes

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Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat to 475u00b0F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. In a large bowl, combine meat, egg, tomato paste, bread crumbs, 2 garlic cloves, cilantro, chili powder and 1 tsp. salt; mix with your hands to combine well. Form into 1 1/2-inch meatballs and place on prepared baking sheet. Mist with nonstick cooking spray. Bake until well-browned, 17 to 20 minutes, turning once or twice.
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Warm oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add remaining garlic clove and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add chili and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add tomatoes, bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer hot meatballs to saucepan, gently stir to coat, and serve immediately.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound ground chuck, 1 large egg, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 cup plain bread crumbs, and more.

Yes, Oven-Baked Mexican Meatballs 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.

Oven-Baked Mexican Meatballs

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