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Spicy Tex-Mex Meatballs

 

Yields 4 servings
Hands-on time: 30 minutes
Total preparation time: 55 minutes

3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 cup finely chopped onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 ½ tablespoons finely chopped fresh or pickled jalapeno
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons fresh oregano leaves, finely chopped or 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried
Kosher salt
1 slice white or whole wheat bread
1 pound ground turkey
1 large egg, beaten lightly
1 ½ teaspoons minced chipotle in adobo
1 cup fresh or canned salsa
One 8-ounce can tomato sauce (preferably fire roasted) or one 8-ounce can chopped fire roasted tomatoes
1/2 cup beer
1 ½ teaspoons minced chipotle in adobo
Chopped fresh cilantro for garnishCooked white rice as an accompaniment

Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot. Reduce the heat to medium-low; add the onion and cook 5 minutes or until it has softened. Add the garlic, jalapeno, cumin oregano and a pinch of salt, and cook, stirring for 2 minutes.  Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl and set aside to cool slightly. Wipe out and reserve the skillet. Grind the bread in a food processor fitted with the chopping blade to make fresh breadcrumbs (about 1/2 cup).

Add the turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, and 2 teaspoons salt to the cooled vegetable mixture. Form into twelve balls. Heat the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in the reserved skillet over high heat until hot; reduce the heat to medium-high. Add the meatballs and cook until they have browned on all sides, about 3 minutes. Add the salsa, tomato sauce, beer, and chipotle to the skillet. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer the meatballs for 15 minutes. Remove the lid and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes more or until the sauce has thickened and the meatballs are cooked through. Serve meatballs and sauce over rice.

 

 

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3 Responses to Spicy Tex-Mex Meatballs


  1. Michael Souther says:

    This recipe looks so good can’t wait to try it

  2. This recipe has chipotle in adobo sauce TWICE. In the directions they call for it to be in the sauce only. Please let me know which one is correct. Tonight I am putting adobo in the sauce only. Thanks!

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