Chipotle Appetizer Meatballs

Name: Chipotle Appetizer Meatballs
Ingredients: Sauce; 1 medium onion, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 cup tomato sauce; 2 cups beef broth; 1/4 cup chipotle chile in adobo, along with the sauce stems removed; Meatballs; 1 lb ground beef; 1 lb ground pork; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 1 egg, beaten; salt & freshly ground black pepper; vegetable oil (for frying); chopped fresh cilantro, garnish

17 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

Sauce
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup tomato sauce
2 cups beef broth
1/4 cup chipotle chile in adobo, along with the sauce stems removed
Meatballs
1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg, beaten
salt & freshly ground black pepper
vegetable oil (for frying)
chopped fresh cilantro, garnish

Directions

1

To make the sauce, saute the onion and garlic in the oil until they are lightly browned.
2

Add the tomato sauce, broth, and the chipotles in adobo sauce.
3

Heat the mixture to just under boiling and simmer for 20 minutes.
4

Place the sauce in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
5

To make the meatballs, combine the beef, pork, onion, cilantro, bread crumbs, egg, and season with salt and pepper.
6

Gently mix, then form into small meatballs.
7

Pour a couple of tablespoons of the oil in a heavy saucepan and brown the meatballs.
8

Remove and drain.
9

Return the sauce to the pan, add the meatballs and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes to finish cooking the meat.
10

To serve: place in a chafing dish, garnish with the cilantro and serve accompanied with toothpicks.