How To Make Meatballs with Spicy Chipotle Tomato Sauce
Meatball dishes are the easiest, go-to meals if you’re looking for something filling! Simply take some ground beef, add in some spices, and roll it into a ball. With our meatball recipes, you have yourself a truly versatile ingredient. You can fry your meatballs, broil, bake, or even braise them in sauce. So what are you waiting for? Grab your favorite ground meat, and get rolling with our meatball recipes!
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- For the Spicy Chipotle Tomato Sauce:
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
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In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, minced garlic, egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
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Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Remove the meatballs from the skillet and set aside.
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In the same skillet, add diced tomatoes, minced chipotle peppers, minced garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using). Stir well to combine.
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Bring the sauce to a simmer and return the meatballs to the skillet. Cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
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Serve the meatballs with the spicy chipotle tomato sauce over cooked pasta or rice. Enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories : 345kcal
- Total Fat : 18g
- Saturated Fat : 6g
- Cholesterol : 120mg
- Sodium : 963mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 17g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugar : 4g
- Protein : 27g
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