Mexican Style Meatballs

Description

Yummy miniature meatballs in a chipotle tomato sauce. I have been serving these for years at various events and never take leftovers home. They are easy to prepare and freeze well for pre-planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds ground beef
  • 1 ½ pounds ground pork
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 ½ cups plain dried bread crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice
  • 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 4 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 2 small onions, minced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish (Optional)

Prep Time: 25 mins

Cook Time: 45 mins

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 20

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