Slow Cooked Meatballs In Chipotle Sauce

Name: Slow Cooked Meatballs In Chipotle Sauce
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 30 min
Yield: 43 meatballs
Ingredients: 1 lbs ground beef; 1 lbs ground pork; 1 cup plain bread crumbs; 1/4 cup milk; 2 eggs slightly beaten; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 28 ounce fire-roasted tomatoes; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 3 garlic cloves; 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano; 3 chipotles in adobo chopped; Cilantro for garnish

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Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 30 mins
Servings
43 meatballs
Calories
243 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Slow Cooked Meatballs In Chipotle Sauce

Francis Bryant

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Delicious Mexican-style crockpot meatballs in chipotle sauce. Enjoy as a main dish or serve as an appetizer.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 lbs ground beef
1 lbs ground pork
1 cup plain bread crumbs Panko or pork rinds*
1/4 cup milk
2 eggs slightly beaten
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt divided
1 teaspoon ground cumin divided
1 teaspoon garlic powder
28 ounce fire-roasted tomatoes diced or crushed
1/2 cup chicken broth low sodium
3 garlic cloves chopped finely
1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
3 chipotles in adobo chopped
Cilantro for garnish

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Instructions

In a small bowl whisk together eggs and milk. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine meats, bread crumbs, chili powder, garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon cumin. Add egg mix and mix well.
Scoop tablespoon size meatballs and place on a baking sheet.
Over medium heat add 1 tablespoon of oil and brown meatballs in small batches. Remove from heat.
Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Stir in tomatoes, chipotle peppers, chicken broth, garlic, oregano and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon cumin.
Add meatballs and gently coat with tomato mix. Cook on high for 3 hours.
Garnish with fresh cilantro.

Notes

*Panko can be used instead of bread crumbs. Stick low carb followers can use ground pork rinds in place of the bread crumbs.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 3meatballs Calories 243kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Cholesterol 82mg (27%) Sodium 377mg (16%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 43meatballs

Amount Per Serving

Calories 243 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	3meatballs
Calories	243kcal	12%
Carbohydrates	9g	3%
Protein	20g	40%
Fat	14g	22%
Saturated Fat	5g	25%
Polyunsaturated Fat	7g	41%
Cholesterol	82mg	27%
Sodium	377mg	16%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	2g	4%