Mexican Style Meatballs Recipe
Add a photo
1 of 1 Photo

Mexican Style Meatballs

By: BAJATHECAT Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
"Yummy miniature meatballs in a chipotle tomato sauce. I have been serving these for years at various events and never take leftovers home. They are easy to prepare and freeze well for pre-planning."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (50)

Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 10 Min

Servings  (Help)

Calculate

 

Original Recipe Yield 40 meatballs
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground pork
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups plain dried bread crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice
  • 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 4 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 2 small onions, minced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef and pork, eggs, bread crumbs, 1 teaspoon of salt, pepper, 2 cloves of minced garlic, and water using your hands. Form into 1 inch meatballs, and set aside on a piece of waxed paper.
  2. Pour the diced tomatoes into the container of a blender along with the chipotle peppers. Blend until smooth, and set aside.
  3. Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion; cook and stir until tender. Stir in the remaining garlic and cumin, and cook for a few minutes to release the aromas. Pour in the tomato mixture and chicken broth. Season with the remaining teaspoon of salt, and mix well. Bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat while you brown the meatballs.
  4. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Spray with cooking spray. Add meatballs, but do not crowd them. Fry them in two batches if necessary. Cook, stirring occasionally until browned on the outside. Remove from the skillet, and place into the pot of simmering sauce. Let the meatballs simmer in the sauce for about 30 minutes. Longer will not hurt them.
  5. For special occasions, serve the meatballs in a chafing dish with the sauce, and garnish with cilantro.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 245 | Total Fat: 15.9g | Cholesterol: 72mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

ADVERTISEMENT

 view all reviews »  

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2006 by The Goat   view full review
The very best meatballs I have ever had, and probably the best recipe I have ever found on...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2006 by cookin'mama Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Excellent appetizer! I cooked the meatballs in the oven on a broiler pan at 400 degrees...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 12, 2006 by Amy B.   view full review
I loved this sauce! I needed some Mexican appetizers for a party but didn't have a ton of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2006 by Renee Ridgeway   view full review
These were delicious! I followed the recipe almost exactly and they came out awesome. The only...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2004 by TAMCATTT12   view full review
These were fabulous! I did add more of the peppers and sauce, to make it more spicy. I also...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 2, 2008 by Janine   view full review
These were fantastic. Keep in mind that you must love chipotle peppers to really enjoy these...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2006 by WALTDOUD   view full review
I'll be making this one again, these ARE addicting! I was skeptical that so few ingredients...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 7, 2006 by Samantha   view full review
Very good, but the sauce thickens up a lot. I would suggest adding more tomato sauce to make...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 24, 2010 by BRG   view full review
Great flavor, though I would recommend using less chicken broth for a thicker sauce.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2007 by michellej   view full review
The best meatballs I've ever made. I have never been able to make a tasty meatball I always...

 

recipe box See something worth saving?
Register now to save all your favorites in your Recipe Box.

Sign up for FREE Now!

ADVERTISEMENT

Related Videos

Swedish Meatballs

Learn how to make Swedish meatballs for appetizers or as a main dish.

World's Fastest Meatballs

Make delicious meatballs, the super-fast way!

Spicy Orange Bison Balls

See how to make a lower-fat version of cocktail meatballs.

 
Select Your Version:  Argentina  |  Australia & New Zealand  |  Brazil  |  Canada  |  China  |  France  |  Germany  |  India  |  Japan  |  Korea  |  Mexico  |  Netherlands  |  Poland

Quebec  |  Russia  |  SE Asia  |  United Kingdom & Ireland  |  United States