CHIPOTLE APPETIZER MEATBALLS

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Make and share this Chipotle Appetizer Meatballs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Iowahorse

Categories     Peppers

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 medium onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup tomato sauce
2 cups beef broth
1/4 cup chipotle chile in adobo, along with the sauce stems removed
1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg, beaten
salt & freshly ground black pepper
vegetable oil (for frying)
chopped fresh cilantro, garnish

Steps:

  • To make the sauce, sauté the onion and garlic in the oil until they are lightly browned.
  • Add the tomato sauce, broth, and the chipotles in adobo sauce.
  • Heat the mixture to just under boiling and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Place the sauce in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
  • To make the meatballs, combine the beef, pork, onion, cilantro, bread crumbs, egg, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Gently mix, then form into small meatballs.
  • Pour a couple of tablespoons of the oil in a heavy saucepan and brown the meatballs.
  • Remove and drain.
  • Return the sauce to the pan, add the meatballs and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes to finish cooking the meat.
  • To serve: place in a chafing dish, garnish with the cilantro and serve accompanied with toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.8, Fat 23.3, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 118.5, Sodium 441.9, Carbohydrate 10.1, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 2.8, Protein 28

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