Albóndigas (Meatballs) en Chipotle

Name: Albóndigas (Meatballs) en Chipotle
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Adobo Sauce; 1 tbsp Chicken Bouillon; 3 cups Chicken Stock; 2 whole Chipotle Peppers in Adobo; 5 whole Diced Tomatoes; 2 whole Eggs; 5 bunch Fresh Cilantro; 1 clove Garlic; 1 lb Ground Beef; 1 lb Ground Pork; 1 whole Onion; 1 cup Rice; 4 whole Tomatillo; 3 tbsp Vegetable Oil

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Mexican High-Protein 💪Sugar-Free Gluten-Free Comfort-Food

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

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).