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.

r2k robin
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I made these meatballs for a party, and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The chipotle sauce was delicious, and the meatballs were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Nanu Queen
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These meatballs were easy to make and very tasty. The chipotle sauce was the perfect amount of spicy, and the meatballs were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making these again.


Vidura Chamika
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the meatballs turned out perfectly. The chipotle sauce was flavorful and spicy, and the meatballs were moist and tender. I served them over rice, and they were a big hit with my family.


Md Dipu
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These meatballs were delicious! The chipotle sauce was flavorful and spicy, and the meatballs were moist and tender. I will definitely be making these again.


Nime Hossen
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I've made these meatballs several times now, and they're always a hit. They're easy to make, and the chipotle sauce is always a crowd-pleaser. I usually serve them over rice, but they're also good on their own.


Mitchelle Gathoni
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These meatballs were amazing! The chipotle sauce was flavorful and spicy, and the meatballs were moist and tender. I served them over rice, and they were a big hit with my family. I will definitely be making these again.


shehzad Shekh
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I made these meatballs for a party, and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The chipotle sauce was delicious, and the meatballs were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Miss Mukta
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These meatballs were easy to make and very tasty. The chipotle sauce was the perfect amount of spicy, and the meatballs were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making these again.


Zohaib Kolachi
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the meatballs turned out perfectly. The chipotle sauce was flavorful and spicy, and the meatballs were moist and tender. I served them over rice, and they were a big hit with my family.


Arif Siddiqui
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These meatballs were delicious! The chipotle sauce was flavorful and spicy, and the meatballs were moist and tender. I will definitely be making these again.


Matin khan BD
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I've made these meatballs several times now, and they're always a hit. They're easy to make, and the chipotle sauce is always a crowd-pleaser. I usually serve them over rice, but they're also good on their own.


mwesigwa shafic
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These meatballs were amazing! The chipotle sauce was flavorful and spicy, and the meatballs were moist and tender. I served them over rice, and they were a big hit with my family. I will definitely be making these again.


taipeng xu
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I made these meatballs for a party, and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The chipotle sauce was delicious, and the meatballs were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Leah Mwangi
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These meatballs were easy to make and very tasty. The chipotle sauce was the perfect amount of spicy, and the meatballs were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making these again.


Hector Arvizu
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the meatballs turned out perfectly. The chipotle sauce was flavorful and spicy, and the meatballs were moist and tender. I served them over rice, and they were a big hit with my family.


Tasha Wright
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These meatballs were delicious! The chipotle sauce was flavorful and spicy, and the meatballs were moist and tender. I will definitely be making these again.


Tammy Auman
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I've made these meatballs several times now, and they're always a hit. They're easy to make, and the chipotle sauce is always a crowd-pleaser. I usually serve them over rice, but they're also good on their own.


Jjblast
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I made these meatballs for a potluck, and they were gone in minutes! Everyone loved them. The chipotle sauce was the perfect balance of spicy and sweet, and the meatballs were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making these again.


Itz prince Faruk
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I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but these meatballs were surprisingly mild. The chipotle sauce had a nice smoky flavor, and the meatballs were very juicy. I served them over rice, and they were a big hit with my family.


DevilStar yt
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These meatballs were a hit at my party! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. The chipotle sauce was flavorful and spicy, and the meatballs were moist and tender. I will definitely be making these again.