Main DishesMexican RichardObradovic Jul 11, 2025 22
Description
These smoky and tender Mexican albóndigas are slow-simmered in a chipotle-tomato sauce that fills your kitchen with the aromas of tradition. A comforting and bold main dish that warms the soul and satisfies every bite 🌶️🍅
Ingredients
🥩 400 g ground beef (14 oz)
🍚 60 g cooked rice (1/4 cup)
🧅 1 small onion, finely chopped
🧄 2 garlic cloves, minced
🧂 1 tsp salt (5 g / 0.18 oz)
🧑🍳 1 egg
🌿 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (15 g / 0.5 oz)
🌶️ 2 chipotle peppers in adobo, chopped
🍅 3 tomatoes, blended
🫒 1 tbsp oil (15 ml / 0.5 fl oz)
💧 250 ml water (1 cup)
Preparation
1️⃣ In a bowl, mix ground beef, rice, onion, garlic, egg, cilantro, and salt. Form into small meatballs.
2️⃣ Blend tomatoes with chipotle peppers and a pinch of salt.
3️⃣ Heat oil in a deep pan. Pour in the chipotle-tomato sauce and cook for 5 minutes.
4️⃣ Add the meatballs and water. Cover and simmer on low for 25–30 minutes.
🔋 Energy: 350 kcal
🥩 Protein: 22 g
🧈 Fat: 20 g
🍚 Carbohydrates: 15 g
🧂 Sodium: 650 mg
Advice
For extra depth, roast the tomatoes before blending 🍅🔥
Status
Smoky, juicy, and boldly Mexican — these chipotle meatballs are comfort food at its finest 🇲🇽🥩🌶️
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