MEXICAN MEATBALLS IN CHIPOTLE CHILI SAUCE
for Mexican food lovers. Preparing this one day ahead brings out more the flavors. From Chicago Cooks' Mary Wilkinson.
Provided by Pneuma
Categories Pork
Time 2h
Yield 60 meatballs, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- For the meatballs, combine all meatball ingredients in a large bowl, mix with hands. Refrigerate and cover for 1 hour.
- Meanwhile for the sauce, if using fresh tomatoes, place on a cooking sheet and broil, turning once or twice until the skins bister and blacken, about 10 minutes. Peel the skin off tomatoes and place the peeled (or canned tomatoes) in to a blender or food processor.
- Put the garlic and onion into a hot, dry skillet and cook, turning occasionally, over medium heat, until the garlic is lightly browned and the onion is lightly scorched,.
- Add to the blender along with 1/2 cup broth, chipotles to taste (start with 1), cinnamon, salt and pepper. Blend until smooth, Taste, and add more chipotles if desired.
- Heat oil in a large , heavy and deep skillet over medium heat until quite hot but not smoking. Add the tomato mixture and "fry" until it thikckens (it will splatter), about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the remaning 2 cups broth and heat to a boil. Stir in mint. Taste again, adjust salt and pepper, and add some adobo from the canned chilies if not spicy enough.
- Shape the meat mixture into meatballs (about 1 inch diameter), the mixture should make 60 meatballs. Add the meatballs to the sauce, Shake the pan once or twice in the first 5 minutes of cooking to prevent sticking. Simmer slowly until the meatballs are done, about 30 minutes.
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Rokaia Rokaia
[email protected]These meatballs are a great way to use up leftover rice. I also added some black beans and corn to the sauce for a more hearty meal.
Alicia Atkinson
[email protected]These meatballs are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I will definitely be making them again.
Isabella Kelly
[email protected]I made these meatballs for my family and they loved them! The chipotle chili sauce is the perfect amount of spicy.
Yousef Taher
[email protected]These meatballs are delicious! The sauce is flavorful and the meatballs are cooked perfectly.
Waheed Marwat
[email protected]I've made these meatballs several times now, and they're always a hit. I love the combination of flavors in the sauce.
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[email protected]These meatballs are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my family. I love that I can make them ahead of time and then just pop them in the oven when I'm ready to serve.
Bella Revill
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but these meatballs were just the right amount of heat. The chipotle chili sauce is flavorful without being overpowering.
Shamira Abbas
[email protected]These meatballs are a great way to use up leftover rice. I also added some black beans and corn to the sauce for a more hearty meal.
Vai Ami Gemar
[email protected]I made these meatballs with ground turkey instead of beef and they were still delicious. I also added some chopped cilantro to the sauce for a little extra flavor.
Shakirah Atawi
[email protected]These meatballs are perfect for a party or a weeknight meal. They're always a hit with my family and friends.
Winnie Kamau
[email protected]I love the smoky flavor of the chipotle chili sauce. It really gives these meatballs a unique and delicious taste.
Osea Cawaru
[email protected]These meatballs are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I will definitely be making them again.
Bella Awuor
[email protected]I've made these meatballs twice now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The chipotle chili sauce is the perfect amount of spicy and tangy.
Owais Raza
[email protected]These meatballs were a hit! I made them for a party and everyone loved them. They're so flavorful and juicy.