Chipotle Meatballs - El Naranjo Restaurant, Oaxaca, Mexico Recipe

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Chipotle Meatballs - El Naranjo Restaurant, Oaxaca, Mexico
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Directions:

  1. 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. (Can be prepared 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.).
  2. 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.
  3. Bring sauce to simmer over medium heat. Add meatballs to sauce. Cover and simmer until meatballs are cooked through, about 20 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 559.99 Kcal (2345 kJ)
Calories from fat 441.23 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 49.03g 75%
Cholesterol 99.21mg 33%
Sodium 567.28mg 24%
Potassium 793.95mg 17%
Total Carbs 11.68g 4%
Sugars 5.96g 24%
Dietary Fiber 2.37g 9%
Protein 19.03g 38%
Vitamin C 25.1mg 42%
Iron 1.6mg 9%
Calcium 50.9mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 168.11 Kcal (704 kJ)
Calories from fat 132.46 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.72g 75%
Cholesterol 29.78mg 33%
Sodium 170.3mg 24%
Potassium 238.35mg 17%
Total Carbs 3.51g 4%
Sugars 1.79g 24%
Dietary Fiber 0.71g 9%
Protein 5.71g 38%
Vitamin C 7.5mg 42%
Iron 0.5mg 9%
Calcium 15.3mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 14.8
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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