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Mexican Meatballs

Irresistible Mexican Meatballs in Smoky Chipotle Sauce

These Mexican Meatballs are a quick, flavorful dish made with beef and pork in a smoky chipotle sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 500 g Beef Mince Can be substituted with more pork
  • 500 g Pork Mince Adds tenderness and moisture
  • 1 medium Red Onion Grated for better texture
  • 100 g Plain Corn Chips Ground to replace breadcrumbs
  • 1 large Egg Binds the ingredients
  • 1 small Fresh Jalapeño Reduce or omit for less spiciness
  • 1 bunch Coriander/Cilantro Can use chives or parsley
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Chipotle Powder Swap with smoked paprika for milder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh garlic is a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Choose hot or sweet as preferred
For the Sauce
  • 400 g Crushed Tomatoes Base for rich sauce
  • 1 can Chipotle in Adobo Key for smoky heat
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Essential for sautéing
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar Balances acidity

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Food Processor
  • Mixing bowl
  • skillet
  • Baking Tray
  • Rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (390°F). Prepare a rack over a baking tray and spray it lightly with oil.
  2. Blitz the corn chips in a food processor until they reach a fine consistency.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine beef and pork mince, grated red onion, crushed corn chips, egg, cilantro, jalapeño, and spices.
  4. Roll the mixture into balls, aiming for 20-24 meatballs about 3-3.5 cm in size.
  5. Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
  6. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for a minute, then stir in chipotle and adobo sauce.
  7. Pour in crushed tomatoes and sugar, stirring well. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
  8. Transfer baked meatballs into the skillet with simmering sauce and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
  9. Remove from heat and sprinkle with freshly chopped cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1mealCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 15mg

Notes

These meatballs can be served over rice or in tortillas. Adjust the spice level by changing the amount of chipotle powder or jalapeño.

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