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Slow Cooked Meatballs In Chipotle Sauce

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

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

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl whisk together eggs and milk.  Set aside. 
  2. 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. 
  3. Scoop tablespoon size meatballs and place on a baking sheet. 
  4. Over medium heat add 1 tablespoon of oil and brown meatballs in small batches. Remove from heat. 
  5. 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.  
  6. Add meatballs and gently coat with tomato mix.  Cook on high for 3 hours. 
  7. 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

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

% 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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.