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.

Sbusiso Sithole
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I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but these were actually really good. I would definitely make them again.


NM Noyon Rana
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These meatballs were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more spices next time.


jibunor salome
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I made these meatballs in my slow cooker and they turned out great! They were so tender and flavorful.


Lee Murphy
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These meatballs were perfect! I served them with rice and beans and they were a hit.


Elvina Kazungu
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I found that these meatballs were a bit dry. I think I would add more sauce next time.


Adnan rabbani
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These meatballs were a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed them.


Mudasir Kathia
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I loved the combination of spices in these meatballs. They were so flavorful and juicy.


Ngeno Kipkoech
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These meatballs were easy to make and turned out great! I will definitely be making them again.


Abdul Qadeer Khan
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I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but these were actually really good. I would definitely make them again.


Rashid Amjad
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These meatballs were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more spices next time.


EpicTacoAwesome67
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I made these meatballs in my slow cooker and they turned out great! They were so tender and flavorful.


Nadir Pathan
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These meatballs were perfect! I served them with rice and beans and they were a hit.


Pinchez Mzionn
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I found that these meatballs were a bit dry. I think I would add more sauce next time.


Manish Dangi
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These meatballs were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them.


Anesu Matandu
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I wasn't sure how these meatballs would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. They were very flavorful and moist.


Shair Dill
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I love how easy these meatballs were to make. They were also very affordable.


Erika Pickles
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These meatballs were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Ms Ruksana
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I made these meatballs for my family and they loved them! They were easy to make and turned out perfectly.


Mbula Jacinta
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These meatballs were a hit at my party! They were so flavorful and juicy. I loved the combination of spices.


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