Meatballs in Chipotle Sauce

Name: Meatballs in Chipotle Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground pork; 1 medium onion, coarsely grated and squeezed firmly to remove excess liquid; 1 small zucchini, coarsely grated and squeezed firmly to remove excess liquid; 1 large egg; 1/4 cup dried breadcrumbs; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 -2 chipotle chile in adobo; coarse salt and pepper; 1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes with juice; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; cooked rice, and; chopped fresh cilantro, for serving (optional)

Submitted by loveleesmile

"Different spicy, yummy!"

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 13
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 ¹⁄₂ lbs ground pork
1 medium onion, coarsely grated and squeezed firmly to remove excess liquid
1 small zucchini, coarsely grated and squeezed firmly to remove excess liquid
1 large egg
¹⁄₄ cup dried breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons dried oregano
¹⁄₂ teaspoon ground cumin
1 -2 chipotle chile in adobo
coarse salt and pepper
1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes with juice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
cooked rice, and
chopped fresh cilantro, for serving (optional)

directions

In a medium bowl, combine pork, onion, zucchini, egg, breadcrumbs, oregano, cumin, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; mix well with a fork. Form into 16 (2-inch) balls; transfer to a plate, and place in freezer until firm, 10 to 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine tomatoes and chiles in a blender; process until smooth, and set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large, straight-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Add half the meatballs; cook until brown, turning often, 4 to 5 minutes; transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining oil and meatballs.
Reduce heat to medium-low. Add pureed sauce and return all meatballs to skillet. Cover; simmer, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes. Uncover, and simmer until sauce is thickened, 5 to 10 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper. Serve over rice, sprinkled with cilantro, as desired.