Best 9 Mexican Meatballs In Chipotle Chili Sauce Recipes

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When you think of Mexican food, do you immediately crave those tantalizing and flavorful meatballs swimming in a rich and smoky chipotle chili sauce? If yes, then you're definitely not alone! These delectable meatballs are an explosion of taste that will transport you straight to the heart of Mexico. With their tender texture, aromatic spices, and just the right amount of heat, they are sure to satisfy even the most discerning palate. So, if you're ready to embark on a culinary adventure, let's dive into the world of Mexican meatballs in chipotle chili sauce and discover the secrets behind creating this irresistible dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MEATBALLS IN CHIPOTLE SAUCE



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Perfectly seasoned meatballs are sautéed and then simmered in a scrumptious sauce made with tomato, chipotle & olive oil soup and water. These meatballs are so good you will definitely file this recipe under 'favorites'! Give them a try--your family will be glad you did!

Provided by Campbell's Kitchen

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Campbell's Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

¼ cup masa harina or yellow cornmeal
¼ cup hot water
½ pound ground beef
½ pound ground pork
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 (10.75 ounce) can Campbell's® Condensed Tomato, Chipotle & Olive Oil Soup
½ cup water

Steps:

  • Stir the masa harina and hot water in a large bowl. Add the beef, pork, onion, garlic, oregano, salt and black pepper and mix thoroughly. Shape the beef mixture firmly into 16 (1 1/2-inch) meatballs.
  • Heat the oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and cook for 10 minutes or until well browned and cooked through. Remove the meatballs from the skillet.
  • Stir the soup and water in the skillet and heat to a boil. Return the meatballs to the skillet and stir to coat. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook for 5 minutes or until the meatballs are hot, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.6 calories, Carbohydrate 23.4 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 894.6 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

MEXICAN MEATBALLS IN CHIPOTLE CHILI SAUCE



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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

1 lb ground chuck
1 lb ground pork
1/2 cup minced flat leaf parsley
1 large white onion, grated
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin (or to taste)
3 eggs, beaten
3 slices coarse white bread, crust removed and soaked in 1/3 cup milk
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
6 large ripe tomatoes or 1 (28 ounce) can fire roasted whole tomatoes, drained
4 garlic cloves, peeled
1 medium onion, peeled, quartered
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 -3 canned chipotle chillies in adobo seasoning, to taste
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (or 2-3-inch piece Mexican cinnamon bark)
2 teaspoons coarse salt (kosher, or to taste)
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
1/2 cup olive oil or 1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 sprig mint or 1 pinch ground dried mint

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.

MEXICAN MEATBALLS WITH RED CHILE TOMATO SAUCE AND QUESO FRESCO



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 29

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 medium red onion, finely diced
1 jalapeno, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons ancho chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 to 2 chipotle peppers in adobo, processed until smooth
One 28-ounce can plum tomatoes and their juice, processed until smooth
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Clover honey, to taste, optional
1 to 2 tablespoons Mexican crema
Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
1/3 pound chorizo, very cold, cubed
1/3 pound chuck, very cold, cubed
1/3 pound pork butt, very cold, cubed
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro, plus extra for garnish
1/4 cup freshly grated Cotija cheese
1 tablespoon New Mexico chili powder
2 teaspoons Mexican oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 3/4 cups chicken stock
Queso fresco, for garnish
Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

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.

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

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

MEATBALLS IN CHIPOTLE SAUCE



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Albondigas, the Spanish word for meatballs, is also the name of this traditional dish in which they are simmered in a spicy tomato sauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes     Ground Pork Recipes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 pounds ground pork
1 medium onion, coarsely grated and squeezed firmly to remove excess liquid
1 small zucchini, coarsely grated and squeezed firmly to remove excess liquid
1 large egg
1/4 cup dried breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, with juice
1-2 chipotle chiles in adobo
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Cooked rice and chopped fresh cilantro, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine pork, onion, zucchini, egg, breadcrumbs, oregano, cumin, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; mix well with a fork. Form into 16 (2-inch) balls; transfer to a plate, and place in freezer until firm, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine tomatoes and chiles in a blender; process until smooth, and set aside.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large, straight-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Add half the meatballs; cook until brown, turning often, 4 to 5 minutes; transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining oil and meatballs.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low. Add pureed sauce and return all meatballs to skillet. Cover; simmer, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes. Uncover, and simmer until sauce is thickened, 5 to 10 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper. Serve over rice, sprinkled with cilantro, as desired.

MEXICAN MEATBALLS



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Make and share this Mexican Meatballs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Pork

Time 1h5m

Yield 7-8 dozen meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 cloves garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1/2 cup masa harina
1 lb ground lean pork
1 lb lean ground beef
1 egg, beaten
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 (28 ounce) cans tomatoes, drained
3 chipotle chiles in adobo, drained
1 tablespoon oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mash 4 garlic cloves and 1/2 teaspoon salt to make a paste.
  • Mix together masa harina and 1/4 cup warm water in a big bowl.
  • Add the ground meats, egg, garlic paste, remaining salt, and pepper; mix well.
  • Shape meat mixture into 1-inch balls.
  • Place the balls in a 15x10 inch baking dish.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until browned.
  • Place tomatoes and chipotle peppers in the container of a blender; blend until smooth; press through a sieve into a bowl.
  • Heat oil in a large pot.
  • Add onion and remaining garlic that has been minced; saute and stir for 2 minutes.
  • Add tomato mixture, bouillon, and cumin; bring to a boil.
  • Lower heat, simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Add cooked meatballs; stir gently.
  • Cook with cover on, for 10 minutes; season with additonal salt and pepper if needed.
  • Transfer meatballs and sauce to a serving bowl.

ALBONDIGAS (MEATBALLS) EN CHIPOTLE



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Tiny flavorful meatballs that your friends and family will rave about. Authentic Mexican recipe. Serve with warm tortillas and a salad.

Provided by MexicoKaren

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Pork Soup Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

5 tomatoes, chopped
1 small onion
1 clove garlic
1 tablespoon adobo sauce from chipotle peppers
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cups chicken stock
4 fresh tomatillos, husks removed
2 eggs
1 small onion
2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
2 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
5 sprigs fresh cilantro, chopped
1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground pork
1 cup cooked rice

Steps:

  • Blend tomatoes, 1 onion, 1 clove garlic, and adobo sauce in a blender or food processor until smooth.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir tomato mixture in hot oil until fragrant, about 10 minutes. Stir in chicken stock and continue to cook for 10 minutes more.
  • Meanwhile, blend tomatillos, eggs, 1 small onion, chipotle peppers, 2 cloves garlic, chicken bouillon, and cilantro in a blender or food processor until smooth. Transfer mixture to a large bowl and add beef, pork, and rice; stir to combine. Roll meat mixture into walnut-sized balls.
  • Transfer meatballs to tomato mixture; simmer until meatballs are no longer pink in the center, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.4 calories, Carbohydrate 12.6 g, Cholesterol 119.1 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 23.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 506.8 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

MEXICAN MEATBALLS WITH CHIPOTLE SAUCE ' ALBONDIGAS '



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This versatile Meatball recipe can be eaten on its own or served with pasta, rice, couscous or in a baguette.

Provided by The-Lottie-Plot-34

Time 1h10m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 34

500g minced lamb
1 egg
1 cup of breadcrumbs
1 tbsp garlic crushed
1 onion finely chopped
1 tbsp of oregano
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1/8 tsp allspice
1/4 tsp ground coriander
1/4 tsp ground/ grated nutmeg
1 apple grated ( core removed)
500g minced lamb
1 egg
1 cup of breadcrumbs
1 tbsp garlic crushed
1 onion finely chopped
1 tbsp of oregano
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1/8 tsp allspice
1/4 tsp ground coriander
1/4 tsp ground/ grated nutmeg
1 apple grated ( core removed)
2x 400g passata
1 tsp chipotle paste
1 onion finely chopped
2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp mint
1/2 tsp oregano
pinch of sugar
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • To make the meatballs. Soften the onions and garlic in a pan and set aside to cool slightly.
  • when cooled add the onions and garlic to the remaining meatball ingredients and mix thoroughly. The mixture should be quiet moist.
  • With your hands shape into golf ball sized meatballs
  • Drizzle the pan with a little oil and gently fry the meatballs in batched until coloured all the way around, then set aside. The meatball do not have to be fully cooked all the way through at this stage.
  • To make the sauce. Scrape the pan clean and add oil if needed. fry the onions and garlic until browned.
  • Add the remaining sauce ingredients and bring to a simmer.
  • Carefully drop in the meatballs to the sauce along with any juices. Simmer for 30-40mins untill the sauce is thick and the meatballs are cooked through. Add a drop of water if the sauce becomes too thick.
  • Check for seasoning and adjust with a bit more sugar, salt or pepper if needed.

MEATBALLS IN CHIPOTLE SAUCE RECIPE - (4.3/5)



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Provided by HeatherS

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup masa harina
1/4 cup hot water
8 ounces ground pork
8 ounces ground beef
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 14-ounce can beef broth
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 chipotle chile pepper in adobo sauce, seeded and finely chopped, from a can of chipotle chile peppers

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine masa harina and the hot water. Add ground pork, ground beef, onion, garlic, oregano, salt, cumin, black pepper, and allspice. Mix thoroughly to combine. With wet hands, form the mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add meatballs; cook until evenly browned and cooked through, stirring frequently. Remove meatballs from skillet. For sauce, in the skillet, combine broth, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and chile pepper. Bring mixture to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 to 15 minutes or until mixture is slightly thickened and reaches desired consistency. Add meatballs to sauce; heat through. Transfer meatballs with sauce to a shallow serving dish.

Tips:

  • Choose the right type of meat: Ground beef is the most common choice for meatballs, but you can also use ground pork, lamb, or turkey. If you're using a leaner meat, like turkey, you may want to add some bread crumbs or oats to help hold the meatballs together.
  • Season the meatballs well: Don't be afraid to add plenty of spices and herbs to your meatballs. Common seasonings include garlic, onion, cumin, chili powder, and oregano.
  • Cook the meatballs thoroughly: Meatballs should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. You can cook them in the oven, on the stovetop, or in a slow cooker.
  • Make sure the sauce is flavorful: The sauce is what really makes these meatballs special. Be sure to use a flavorful base, such as tomato sauce, chili sauce, or enchilada sauce.
  • Serve the meatballs with your favorite sides: Mexican meatballs are a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of sides. Some popular options include rice, beans, tortillas, and salad.

Conclusion:

Mexican meatballs in chipotle chili sauce are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that your whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give Mexican meatballs a try!

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