Smokey Mexican Meatballs in Chili-Tomato Sauce

Smokey Mexican Meatballs in Chili-Tomato Sauce

Cook up Knorr's delicious Smokey Mexican Meatballs in Chili-Tomato Sauce. A recipe that's quick and easy to make but flavorful to eat!

  • 35 mins

    Cooking Time

  • 20 mins

    Prep Time

  • 24 People

    Serves

  • 2 Knorr ® Beef flavor Bouillon Cube (s)
  • 1 cup finely chopped white bread
  • 2 Tbsp. milk
  • 1 1/4 lbs. ground beef
  • 1 egg
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 small chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 cup white onion, finely chopped
  • 1 can (5.75 oz.) whole green chilies, drained
  • 1 can (28 oz.) whole peeled tomatoes in puree, undrained
  • 1 cup very hot water
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano leaves, crushed
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon (optional)

  1. Dissolve 1 Knorr® Beef flavor Bouillon Cube in 2 tablespoons very hot water; set aside. Combine bread with milk; let stand.

  2. Combine ground beef, egg, 1 clove chopped garlic, chipotle pepper, dissolved Bouillon and bread in medium bowl. Shape into 1-1/2-inch meatballs; set aside.

  3. Heat olive oil in large saucepot over medium-high heat and cook onion until tender, about 4 minutes. Add remaining garlic and green chilies and cook 30 seconds. Stir in tomatoes, remaining Bouillon Cube, remaining water, oregano and cinnamon. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  4. Process tomato mixture in blender or food processor, in batches, until smooth. Return to saucepot, then gently stir in meatballs. Simmer over low heat 25 minutes or until meatballs are done. Garnish, if desired, with chopped fresh parsley and serve with hot cooked rice.

  1. Amount per Serving
Nutritional values Amount per Serving
Energy (g) 0.0
Carbohydrates (g) 0.0 g
Cholesterol (g) 0.0 mg
Fat (g) 0.0 g
Fiber (g) 0.0 g
Protein (g) 0.0 g
Saturated Fat (g) 0.0 g
Sodium (g) 0.0 mg
Sugars (g) 0.0 g

Hints & Tips

*Feel free to substitute 3 tablespoons Knorr Beef flavor Bouillon. Combine half the Bouillon in the meatball mixture and don't add the 2 tablespoons boiling water, then mix the remaining Bouillon with the sauce. 

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