Albondigas en Chipotle

Albondigas en Chipotle

Mexican · 50 min · Beef · gluten-free, dairy-free

430 cal 28g protein 30g carbs 22g fat per serving · estimated

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb ground beef
  • 1/3 cup white rice
  • 1 large egg
  • 5 roma tomatoes
  • 3 chipotle peppers in adobo
  • 1 white onion
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp fresh mint
  • 3 cups beef broth

Method

  1. Mix the ground beef with uncooked rice, egg, half the chopped onion, mint, and salt, then roll into 20 meatballs.
  2. Blend tomatoes, chipotles, remaining onion, and garlic until smooth.
  3. Fry the sauce in 1 tbsp oil for 6 minutes until deepened, then add the beef broth and bring to a simmer.
  4. Gently lower the meatballs into the simmering sauce.
  5. Cover and simmer for 25 minutes until the meatballs and rice inside are cooked through.
  6. Taste for salt and serve in bowls with the chipotle broth.

Auto-generated recipe; nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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