Best Meatballs Mole Recipes

MEATBALLS MOLE

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I think this is a great recipe from the Simply Simpatico cookbook put out by the Junior League of Albuquerque, New Mexico. This also makes an excellent appetizer. Cooking time does not include the 1 hour refrigeration time.

Provided by mersaydees

Categories Meat

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 egg, slightly beaten
3/4 cup corn chips, crushed
1/2 cup milk
2 teaspoons salt
2 1/2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups onions, sliced
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 (19 ounce) can tomatoes, undrained
1 unsweetened chocolate square
3 cups white rice, cooked

Steps:

Combine beef, egg, corn chips, milk and 1 teaspoon salt in large bowl. Cover and chill 1 hour.
Shape into 15 meatballs, using 2 tablespoons meat mixture for each.
Place flour in small shallow bowl or plate and roll meatballs in it lightly, coating completely.
In large, heavy skillet, melt butter. In batches, saute meatballs in butter until nicely browned all over. When browned, remove meatballs.
In the same skillet, saute onion and garlic, stirring occasionaly, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
In a small bowl, combine sugar, chili powder, cumin, coriander, oregano, and remaining salt and flour.Stir into skillet along with tomatoes, chocolate, and 1 cup water, mixing well. Bring to boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; cover pan and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add meatballs to skillet; cover and simmer 20 more minutes.
Uncover and simmer 10 more minutes.
Spoon meatballs and sauce into warm serving dish.
Serve over hot rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 660.8, Fat 20.4, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 95.4, Sodium 917.7, Carbohydrate 94.5, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 9, Protein 24.8

QUICK AND SIMPLE MEATBALLS

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Keep a batch of these meatballs in your freezer for an easy weeknight meal. This simple meatball recipe can be used for pizzas, sub sandwiches, in soups and more. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 24 meatballs.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 large eggs
1/4 cup water
1 small onion, finely chopped
1-1/3 cups soft bread crumbs
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds ground beef

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine eggs, water, onion, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic and seasonings; mix well. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place meatballs on greased racks in shallow baking pans. Bake, uncovered, until no longer pink, 15-18 minutes. , Freeze option: Freeze cooled meatballs in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in the microwave.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 122mg cholesterol, Sodium 533mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 24g protein.