Meatballs Mole

17 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten
  • 3/4 cup corn chips, crushed
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups onions, sliced
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 (19 ounce) can tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 unsweetened chocolate square
  • 3 cups white rice, cooked

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine beef, egg, corn chips, milk and 1 teaspoon salt in large bowl. Cover and chill 1 hour.
  2. 2
    Shape into 15 meatballs, using 2 tablespoons meat mixture for each.
  3. 3
    Place flour in small shallow bowl or plate and roll meatballs in it lightly, coating completely.
  4. 4
    In large, heavy skillet, melt butter. In batches, saute meatballs in butter until nicely browned all over. When browned, remove meatballs.
  5. 5
    In the same skillet, saute onion and garlic, stirring occasionaly, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  6. 6
    In a small bowl, combine sugar, chili powder, cumin, coriander, oregano, and remaining salt and flour.Stir into skillet along with tomatoes, chocolate, and 1 cup water, mixing well. Bring to boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; cover pan and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. 7
    Add meatballs to skillet; cover and simmer 20 more minutes.
  8. 8
    Uncover and simmer 10 more minutes.
  9. 9
    Spoon meatballs and sauce into warm serving dish.
  10. 10
    Serve over hot rice.

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