Mexican Meatballs Recipe

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Mexican Meatballs
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Directions:

  1. In a small bowl, mash 4 garlic cloves and 1/2 teaspoon salt to make a paste.
  2. Mix together masa harina and 1/4 cup warm water in a big bowl.
  3. Add the ground meats, egg, garlic paste, remaining salt, and pepper; mix well.
  4. Shape meat mixture into 1-inch balls.
  5. Place the balls in a 15x10 inch baking dish.
  6. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until browned.
  7. Place tomatoes and chipotle peppers in the container of a blender; blend until smooth; press through a sieve into a bowl.
  8. Heat oil in a large pot.
  9. Add onion and remaining garlic that has been minced; saute and stir for 2 minutes.
  10. Add tomato mixture, bouillon, and cumin; bring to a boil.
  11. Lower heat, simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
  12. Add cooked meatballs; stir gently.
  13. Cook with cover on, for 10 minutes; season with additonal salt and pepper if needed.
  14. Transfer meatballs and sauce to a serving bowl.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 265.48 Kcal (1112 kJ)
Calories from fat 96.14 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.68g 16%
Cholesterol 121.3mg 40%
Sodium 1031.34mg 43%
Potassium 586.08mg 12%
Total Carbs 7.45g 2%
Sugars 0.94g 4%
Dietary Fiber 2.1g 8%
Protein 34.36g 69%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 5%
Iron 3.7mg 21%
Calcium 50mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 119.96 Kcal (502 kJ)
Calories from fat 43.44 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.83g 16%
Cholesterol 54.81mg 40%
Sodium 466.02mg 43%
Potassium 264.83mg 12%
Total Carbs 3.37g 2%
Sugars 0.43g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.95g 8%
Protein 15.53g 69%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 5%
Iron 1.7mg 21%
Calcium 22.6mg 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.8
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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