Meatballs in Chipotle Sauce

Name: Meatballs in Chipotle Sauce
Yield: serves 6
Ingredients: 3/4 pound ground beef; 3/4 pound ground pork; 2 large eggs; 2 tablespoons dried oregano; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; About 1 cup all-purpose flour, to lightly coat the meatballs; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional); 1 onion, quartered; 2 large tomatoes, cored and quartered; 2 canned chipotles; 2 tablespoons adobo from canned chipotles; 1 1/2 tablespoons honey; 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more as needed; 1 cup chicken broth; Mexican crema, homemade (page 102) or store-bought; Fresh cilantro sprigs; Fried tortilla strips or chips

December 9, 2011

Meatballs are the ultimate comfort food. And while these are satisfyingly delicious, they also pack a spicy punch. The chipotles add an unexpected smoky heat to the tomato sauce, which only gets better with time. So make them in advance for a no-stress meal, and make sure to make extra so you can have some for leftovers.

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