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Albondigas En Salsa Chipotle [Meatballs in Chipotle Sauce]

A home-style Albondigas En Salsa Chipotle [Meatballs in Chipotle Sauce] made with Beef, Pork, Onions, Flour, and Cilantro. Serves 6. Save it, add the ingredients to your shopping list, and cook it tonight.

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Ingredients

• 1/2 lb
• 1/2 lb
• 1/3 cup
• 2 tbsp
• 1 tbsp
• 1/2 tsp
• 1/4 tsp
• 1
• 3 tbsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Sauce, stemmed and chopped 2 tb Adobo sauce (from chiles)

2. 2

   TORTILLA CUPS------------------------------- 6 Flour tortillas (6 inch)

3. 3

   MEATBALLS: Combine all the meatball ingredients, except the oil, and mix well.

4. 4

   Form into 1 1/2-inch balls.

5. 5

   Brown the meatballs in the oil, remove, and keep warm.

6. 6

   SAUCE: To make the sauce, add the oil to the pan and saute the onion and garlic until soft.

7. 7

   Add the remaining sauce ingredients, bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until the sauce is thickened.

8. 8

   Place the sauce in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.

9. 9

   Return the sauce to the pan, add the meatballs, and heat through.

10. 10

    TORTILLA CUPS: To make the tortilla cups, pour the oil to a depth of 3 inches and heat to 375 degrees.

11. 11

    Place a tortilla in the oil and let it float for a couple of seconds.

12. 12

    Press the center into the oil with a can or ladle to form a bowl and fry until crisp, remove, and drain.

13. 13

    To serve, place the lettuce in each of the tortilla cups, top with the albondigas, and serve.