MEATBALLS WITH SPICY CHIPOTLE TOMATO SAUCE

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Mexican chipotle pepper paste gives this everyday pork supper a smoky, spicy flavour

Provided by Good Food team

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

500g pork mince
2 large handfuls fresh breadcrumbs
1 egg
2 medium red onions , ¼ finely chopped, the rest sliced
small bunch coriander leaves and stems, finely chopped, plus extra leaves to serve
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves , chopped
400ml passata
1 tbsp chipotle paste
potatoes or rice, to serve

Steps:

In a small bowl, mix together the pork, breadcrumbs, egg, finely chopped onions and the chopped coriander leaves. Season, mix well and shape into small meatballs. Over a medium heat, add 1 tbsp of the oil to a large frying pan and brown the meatballs on all sides, then remove from the pan and set aside.
Add the remaining oil, sliced onion, garlic, coriander stems and some salt. Cook for 5 mins, then add the passata and chipotle paste. Pour in 100ml water and stir well, then simmer for 10 mins before adding the meatballs and cooking for a further 5 mins. Serve with potatoes or rice and scatter with the extra coriander leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406 calories, Fat 20 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 26 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 31 grams protein, Sodium 1.5 milligram of sodium