Chipotle Meatballs
By mack
Ingredients
- SERVES 6 -8 (change servings and units)
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- Ingredients
- 3 * 3 lbs plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
- 1 * 1 medium white onion, coarsely chopped
- 2 * 2 large garlic cloves
- 2 * 2 teaspoons minced canned chipotle chiles
- 1/2 * 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 * 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 * 1 lb ground beef
- 1 * 1 lb ground pork
- 1/2 * 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumb (made from crustless French bread)
- 1 * 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 * 1 1/2 teaspoons dried Mexican oregano
- 1 1/4 * 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 3/4 * 3/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 3 * 3 tablespoons drained capers (optional)
Details
Preparation
Step 1
1. Puree first 5 ingredients in blender in batches until almost smooth. Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add tomato mixture. Cover and boil 10 minutes to blend flavors and thicken slightly, stirring occasionally. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.).
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Combine ground beef and next 6 ingredients in large bowl. Add 1/2 cup cooled tomato sauce and stir until well mixed. Using hands, form 1 rounded tablespoonful meat mixture into ball. Optional: Insert 1/4 t. capers into center of meat; reshape meatball. Repeat with remaining meat mixture and capers.
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Bring sauce to simmer over medium heat. Add meatballs to sauce. Cover and simmer until meatballs are cooked through, about 20 minutes.
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