Albondigas (Meatballs) en Chipotle recipe

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Ingredients

5 tomatoes, chopped
1 small onion
1 clove garlic
1 tablespoon adobo sauce from chipotle peppers
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cups chicken stock
4 fresh tomatillos, husks removed
2 eggs
1 small onion
2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
2 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
5 sprigs fresh cilantro, chopped
1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground pork
1 cup cooked rice

Nutrition Info

344.4 calories
carbohydrate: 12.6 g
cholesterol: 119.1 mg
fat: 22.1 g
fiber: 1.9 g
protein: 23.2 g
saturatedFat: 7.1 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 506.8 mg
sugar: 3.9 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Blend tomatoes, 1 onion, 1 clove garlic, and adobo sauce in a blender or food processor until smooth.

  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat, cook and stir tomato mixture in hot oil until fragrant, about 10 minutes. Stir in chicken stock and continue to cook for 10 minutes more.

  3. Meanwhile, blend tomatillos, eggs, 1 small onion, chipotle peppers, 2 cloves garlic, chicken bouillon, and cilantro in a blender or food processor until smooth. Transfer mixture to a large bowl and add beef, pork, and rice, stir to combine. Roll meat mixture into walnut-sized balls.

  4. Transfer meatballs to tomato mixture, simmer until meatballs are no longer pink in the center, 15 to 20 minutes.

Recipe Yield

8 servings

Recipe Note

Tiny flavorful meatballs that your friends and family will rave about. Authentic Mexican recipe. Serve with warm tortillas and a salad.

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