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Chipotle Meatballs El Naranjo Restaurant Oaxaca Mexico

These meatballs are flavored with chipotle chiles and capers. at the restaurant they are served over rice. i prefer serving the meatballs alone as cocktail appetizers. They might also be good used for a meatball sandwich. published in bon appetit, may 2003.

Steps

Puree first 5 ingredients in blender in batches until almost smooth.
Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat.
Add tomato mixture.
Cover and boil 10 minutes to blend flavors and thicken slightly , stirring occasionally.
Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
Combine ground beef and next 6 ingredients in large bowl.
Add 1 / 2 cup cooled tomato sauce and stir until well mixed.
Using hands , form 1 rounded tablespoonful meat mixture into ball.
Optional: insert 1 / 4 t.
Capers into center of meat.
Reshape meatball.
Repeat with remaining meat mixture and capers.
Bring sauce to simmer over medium heat.
Add meatballs to sauce.
Cover and simmer until meatballs are cooked through , about 20 minutes.

Ingredients

plum tomatoes, white onion, garlic cloves, canned chipotle chiles, ground cloves, vegetable oil, ground beef, ground pork, fresh breadcrumb, egg, dried mexican oregano, salt, fresh ground black pepper, capers