Albóndigas (Meatballs) en Chipotle
Albóndigas (Meatballs) en Chipotle brings tender beef-and-pork meatballs to a simmer in a smoky, spicy chipotle-tomato broth balanced with tomatillos and cilantro. The sauce is robust and warming with a gentle heat, perfect alongside warm tortillas and a crisp salad for a satisfying family meal.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Albóndigas (Meatballs) en Chipotle, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 23
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 39
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Blend the tomatoes, 1 onion, 1 clove of garlic, and the adobo sauce in a blender or food processor until smooth.
- 2
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the tomato mixture in the hot oil until fragrant, about 10 minutes.
- 3
Stir in the chicken stock and continue cooking for 10 minutes more.
- 4
Meanwhile, blend the tomatillos, eggs, 1 small onion, the chipotle peppers, 2 cloves of garlic, the chicken bouillon, and the cilantro in a blender or food processor until smooth.
- 5
Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and add the beef, pork, and rice; stir to combine.
- 6
Roll the meat mixture into walnut-sized balls.
- 7
Transfer the meatballs to the tomato mixture; simmer until the meatballs are no longer pink in the center, 15 to 20 minutes.
- 8
An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
- Calories 557.08 kcal High 28%
- Protein 28.13 g Good Source 56%
- Carbohydrate 39.31 g 14%
- Total Fat 30.93 g High 40%
- Saturated Fat 10.48 g High 52%
- Trans Fat 0.06 g High --
- Cholesterol 139.61 mg High 47%
- Sodium 1028.5 mg High 45%
- Dietary Fiber 5.24 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 7.8 g --
- Added Sugars 0.06 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 101.69 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 4.43 mg Good Source 25%
- Potassium 1016.85 mg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin A 336.64 mcg Good Source 37%
- Vitamin C 31.86 mg Good Source 35%
- Vitamin D 0.23 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Albóndigas (Meatballs) en Chipotle is made with 14 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 55 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Adobo Sauce, Chicken Bouillon, Chicken Stock, and Chipotle Peppers in Adobo. Each serving provides about 557.08 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Albóndigas (Meatballs) en Chipotle made of?
- The main ingredients are Adobo Sauce, Chicken Bouillon, Chicken Stock, Chipotle Peppers in Adobo, Diced Tomatoes. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Albóndigas (Meatballs) en Chipotle?
- About 55 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 557.08 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Albóndigas (Meatballs) en Chipotle easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Albóndigas (Meatballs) en Chipotle healthy?
- Albóndigas (Meatballs) en Chipotle has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 557.08 calories and 28.13 g of protein, or 56% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1028.5 mg (45% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 10.48 g (52% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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