Albóndigas al Chipotle

Tender homemade meatballs in a creamy, smoky chipotle sauce, perfect for a comforting lunch.

Ingredients

• 500 grams Ground beef
• 250 grams Ground pork
• 1 unit Egg
• ½ cup Cooked rice (cold)
• ¼ cup Finely chopped white onion
• 1 clove Minced fresh garlic
• 1 tablespoon Finely chopped fresh spearmint or mint
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• ½ teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Neutral vegetable oil
• 3 pieces Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 2 pieces Medium tomato (red tomato)
• 2 cloves Fresh garlic
• ½ piece White onion
• 2 cups Homemade chicken broth
• ½ cup Mexican crema
• Salt to taste

Directions

1. Mix meatball ingredients: Combine ground meats, egg, cooked rice, chopped onion, minced garlic, spearmint, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix gently until combined.
2. Form meatballs: Create uniform balls with the mixture and set aside.
3. Blend sauce base: In a blender, process chipotle peppers, tomatoes, garlic, and onion until smooth.
4. Sauté and cook sauce: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pot. Sauté the blended sauce for 5 minutes. Add the meatballs and chicken broth. Simmer, covered, for 20-25 minutes, until meatballs are cooked through.
5. Incorporate crema: Remove from heat, add Mexican crema, and stir. Adjust salt. Serve hot.

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