MEXICAN MEATBALLS WITH RED CHILE TOMATO SAUCE AND QUESO FRESCO
Steps:
- For the red chile tomato sauce: Heat the oil in a 12-inch high-sided saute pan over high heat. Cook the onions and jalapenos until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds, and then stir in the chili powder and coriander and cook 1 minute. Pour in 1 cup water and cook until reduced. Mix in the chipotles and tomatoes and bring a boil, and then reduce to a simmer and cook until the sauce is slightly thickened, about 20 minutes. Season with salt, black pepper and honey, if using. Whisk in the crema, followed by the cilantro, and adjust the seasoning, if needed.
- For the mexican meatballs: Grind the cubed meats using a hand-operated meat grinder fit with a medium dye. Combine the ground meats with the garlic and egg in a large bowl, and then add in 1/4 cup of the cilantro, the cheese, New Mexico chili powder, Mexican oregano, cumin and cayenne pepper. Gently mix together until combined. Begin mixing in the breadcrumbs, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the mixture holds together. Mix in some salt and black pepper, and form the meat into 2-inch balls. Heat the olive oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat. Cook the meatballs, turning occasionally, until brown all over, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour in the chicken stock and cook until the liquid is mostly reduced and the meatballs are just cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes longer. Transfer to a serving platter and top with the Red Chile Tomato Sauce, queso fresco and additional cilantro leaves.
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Md Shrif
smd@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of meatballs, but these were actually pretty good.
minhazul hossain
minhazul-hossain0@hotmail.co.ukThese meatballs were a little bland for my taste, but they were still good.
Mn Oppe
o@gmail.comI love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the meatballs are always delicious.
Shanny Parsons sorensen
s.s10@gmail.comThese meatballs were so good! I will definitely be making them again.
King David
k-d@aol.comI made these meatballs for my potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.
charlynn savage
charlynn.s@hotmail.frThis recipe was easy to follow and the meatballs turned out great. I loved the combination of flavors in the sauce.
Chachar Shahidali
chachar_s72@yahoo.comThe meatballs were a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I'll try adding more moisture to the meatballs next time.
Omar Mallida
mallida-o@hotmail.frThese meatballs were a little too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. I'll probably make them again, but with less chili powder.
Muhmmad Afzan
m_a@yahoo.comI love this recipe! The meatballs are so flavorful and the sauce is perfect. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Shelby Partin
sp@gmail.comThe meatballs were easy to make and the sauce was delicious. I served them over rice and they were a big hit with my family.
Lany Villareal
l.villareal@aol.comThese meatballs were a hit at my dinner party! The sauce was flavorful and the queso fresco added a nice touch of creaminess. I will definitely be making these again.