Meatballs in Chipotle Sauce(Albondigas Enchipotladas)

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 1
Meatballs in Chipotle Sauce (Albondigas Enchipotladas) Recipe
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 teaspoons cumin seeds ( reserve 1/2 for sauce )
1/2 teaspoon Mexican oregano
5 garlic cloves , peeled
1/4 medium white onion , peeled
1/8 cup cooked white rice
1 lb ground beef , ground lamb or 1 lb ground pork
4 tablespoons olive oil
6 roma tomatoes
4 garlic cloves , peeled
1 tablespoon Mexican oregano
1/2 teaspoon black pepper , freshly ground
salt , to taste
6 chipotle chiles in adobo
2 cups chicken broth , preferably homemade
2 cups cooked white rice ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
364
Sugar
4g
Fat
21g
Meatballs in Chipotle Sauce (Albondigas Enchipotladas) is a Mexican dish that is popular in many southern states of the USA, especially in Texas. The smoky and spicy flavor of the chipotle pepper gives a unique taste to the tomato-based sauce in which the juicy meatballs are cooked. These meatballs are perfect for any weeknight dinner or a family get-together. Served with cooked white rice, cilantro, and avocado slices, they make a satisfying meal that everyone is going to enjoy.

Instructions

1.In a grinding mortar, grind 1 1/2 teaspoons of cumin seeds, 1/2 teaspoons of Mexican oregano, and 5 garlic cloves until smooth.
2.Mix the ground garlic and spice mixture with 1/4 medium peeled and cooked white onion, 1/8 cup cooked white rice, and 1 lb of ground beef, pork or lamb. Mix well and shape into approximately 2-inch meatballs.
3.Heat 4 tablespoons of olive oil in a heavy-duty skillet and brown the meatballs on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve on a plate.
4.In a blender, puree 6 roma tomatoes, 4 peeled garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon of Mexican oregano, 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, salt to taste, and 6 chipotle chiles in adobo. Blend well until smooth.
5.In the same skillet that you browned the meatballs, pour the tomato-chipotle sauce and 2 cups of chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and add the browned meatballs. Lower the heat and cook covered for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6.Serve hot with cooked white rice, cilantro, and avocado slices.

PROS

These meatballs in chipotle sauce are flavorful, filling, and easy to make.
The smoky and spicy flavor of the chipotle is a great match with meats like beef and pork.
The white rice gives a nice texture and helps in firming the meatballs.

CONS

Chipotles in adobo are spicy and may not be well-tolerated by all.
This recipe may be too spicy for children or people who do not enjoy spicy food.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

These meatballs in chipotle sauce are high in protein from the ground meat. The cumin seeds and Mexican oregano are good sources of antioxidants, iron, and calcium. Chipotles in adobo sauce are a source of vitamin C, capsaicin and can help in boosting the immune system and control body weight.

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