MEXICAN MEATBALLS IN CHIPOTLE CHILI SAUCE
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
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.
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Lisa Lisa
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the meatballs are always a hit. I usually double the recipe so I can have leftovers.
William Heritage
[email protected]These meatballs were amazing! The chipotle chili sauce was the perfect balance of spicy and smoky, and the meatballs were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making these again.
Nelson Phale
[email protected]I was really disappointed with this recipe. The meatballs were dry and the sauce was bland. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Cadillac Tah
[email protected]These meatballs were delicious! I made them for my friends and they all raved about them. The sauce was especially good.
Raja Adbullah
[email protected]These meatballs were a little too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. I would make them again, but I would use less chipotle chili powder.
Amirah
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the meatballs are always a hit. I usually double the recipe so I can have leftovers.
Prasanna Kc
[email protected]These meatballs were amazing! The chipotle chili sauce was the perfect balance of spicy and smoky, and the meatballs were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making these again.
Irakiza Pius
[email protected]I was really disappointed with this recipe. The meatballs were dry and the sauce was bland. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Valerie Recktenwald
[email protected]These meatballs were delicious! I made them for my friends and they all raved about them. The sauce was especially good.
Deynar Crake
[email protected]These meatballs were a little too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. I would make them again, but I would use less chipotle chili powder.
Lilly Akers
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the meatballs are always a hit. I usually double the recipe so I can have leftovers.
shanta Rai
[email protected]These meatballs were amazing! The chipotle chili sauce was the perfect complement to the flavorful meatballs. I will definitely be making these again.
blade
[email protected]I was really excited to try this recipe, but I was disappointed. The meatballs were dry and the sauce was too spicy. I would not make this again.
Nofisat Temiloluwa
[email protected]These meatballs were delicious! I made them for my family and they all loved them. The sauce was perfect and the meatballs were cooked to perfection.
Shyam Kusule
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster. The meatballs were tough and the sauce was bland. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Joshuel Cruz
[email protected]The meatballs were a little dry, but the sauce was amazing. I would definitely make this again, but I would add a little more moisture to the meatballs.
Sandra W
[email protected]These meatballs were easy to make and turned out great. The sauce was especially good, with just the right amount of heat.
Easter Bunny
[email protected]I love this recipe! The meatballs are so flavorful and the sauce is delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Success Ola
[email protected]These meatballs were a hit at my party! The chipotle chili sauce was the perfect balance of spicy and smoky, and the meatballs were cooked to perfection.