Oven-Roasted Meatballs with Tinga Poblana

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   make the tinga Preheat a large cast-iron skillet or griddle.

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   Add the tomatoes and garlic cloves and roast over high heat, turning occasionally, until softened and charred in spots, about 12 minutes; let cool slightly.

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   Peel the garlic and transfer it to a blender along with the tomatoes and chipotles; puree until smooth.

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   make the tinga In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil.

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   Add the onion and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until lightly golden, about 5 minutes.

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   Add the chorizo and cook over moderately high heat, stirring to break up the meat, until no trace of pink remains, about 5 minutes.

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   Stir in the tomato puree, stock and bay leaf and bring to a boil.

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   Simmer over low heat until the sauce is thickened, about 1 hour.

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   Discard the bay leaf and season the tinga with salt and pepper.

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    Meanwhile, make the meatballs Preheat the oven to 350 and set a rack over a large rimmed baking sheet.

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    In a large bowl, whisk the egg with the milk.

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    Stir in the tortilla chips, cheese, garlic, oregano, 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt and 1 teaspoon of pepper.

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    Add the ground pork and beef and knead gently to combine.

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    Meanwhile, make the meatballs Form the meat into 1 1/2-inch meatballs and transfer them to the rack.

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    Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, until the meatballs are browned and cooked through.

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    Meanwhile, make the meatballs Add the meatballs to the sauce; toss carefully to coat.

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    Transfer the meatballs to bowls and serve with warm tortillas.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.