Meatballs With Spicy Chipotle Tomato Sauce
Indulge in the flavors of these juicy pork meatballs cooked in a smoky and tangy chipotle sauce. Each bite is a delightful blend of savory meat with the warmth of onions and coriander, balanced perfectly with the zesty passata. Serve these meatballs over a bed of fluffy rice or creamy potatoes for a hearty and satisfying meal that's sure to impress.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 500g pork mince
- 2 large handfuls fresh breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 medium red onions , ¼ finely chopped, the rest sliced
- small bunch coriander leaves and stems, finely chopped, plus extra leaves to serve
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 garlic cloves , chopped
- 400ml passata
- 1 tbsp chipotle paste
- potatoes or rice, to serve
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the pork, breadcrumbs, egg, finely chopped onions and the chopped coriander leaves. Season, mix well and shape into small meatballs. Over a medium heat, add 1 tbsp of the oil to a large frying pan and brown the meatballs on all sides, then remove from the pan and set aside.
- Add the remaining oil, sliced onion, garlic, coriander stems and some salt. Cook for 5 mins, then add the passata and chipotle paste. Pour in 100ml water and stir well, then simmer for 10 mins before adding the meatballs and cooking for a further 5 mins. Serve with potatoes or rice and scatter with the extra coriander leaves.
Cook Time
30M
Prep Time
PT25M
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 406 calories
- Fat Content: 20 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 6 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 26 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 10 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 3 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 31 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 1.5 milligram of sodium
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