Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 5tomatoes, chopped

  • 1smallonion

  • 1clovegarlic

  • 1tablespoonadobo sauce from chipotle peppers

  • 3tablespoonsvegetable oil

  • 3cupschicken stock

  • 4fresh tomatillos, husks removed

  • 2largeeggs

  • 1smallonion

  • 2chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

  • 2clovesgarlic

  • 1tablespoonchicken bouillon granules

  • 5sprigsfresh cilantro, chopped

  • 1poundground beef

  • 1poundground pork

  • 1cupcooked rice

Cooking Directions

  1. Blend tomatoes, 1 onion, 1 clove garlic, and adobo sauce in a blender or food processor until smooth.

  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir tomato mixture in hot oil until fragrant, about 10 minutes. Stir in chicken stock and continue to cook for 10 minutes more.

  3. Meanwhile, blend tomatillos, eggs, 1 small onion, chipotle peppers, 2 cloves garlic, chicken bouillon, and cilantro in a blender or food processor until smooth. Transfer mixture to a large bowl and add beef, pork, and rice; stir to combine. Roll meat mixture into walnut-sized balls.

  4. Transfer meatballs to tomato mixture; simmer until meatballs are no longer pink in the center, 15 to 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories344
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
22g
28%
Saturated Fat
7g
36%
Cholesterol
119mg
40%
Sodium
507mg
22%
Total Carbohydrate
13g
5%
Dietary Fiber
2g
7%
Total Sugars
4g
Protein
23g
46%
Vitamin C
14mg
16%
Calcium
41mg
3%
Iron
2mg
13%
Potassium
552mg
12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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