Meatballs In Chipotle Sauce | MexicoRico

Meatballs In Chipotle Sauce Ingredients: ● 2 lb ground beef ● 1 egg ● 12 mint leaves ● 1 tbsp salt ● 1 tbsp black pepper ● 1 jar LA COSTEÑA DICED CHIPOTLE PEPPERS (4 tsp) ● ¼ cup rice ● 1 cup water ● 1 tsp chicken broth powder ● 1 tsp salt ● 1 garlic clove ● 2 tomatoes ● 1 can LA COSTEÑA CHIPOTLE PEPPERS IN ADOBO SAUCE ( 5 chipotle peppers) Directions: In a pot over medium high heat add ¼ cup rice and 1 cup of water. It’s very important to not over cook rice. Only cook for 5 minutes or less. When you start to see white bubbles remove from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes. In a bowl place the meat and add egg, mint leaves, salt, black pepper, rice, and 4 tsp of LA COSTEÑA DICED CHIPOTLE PEPPERS. Mix everything together. Form meat into 2 inch meatballs. In a blender add tomatoes, garlic, salt, chicken broth powder, and LA COSTEÑA CHIPOTLE PEPPERS IN ADOBO SAUCE. Blend until smooth. In a deep pan over medium high heat add about 1 tbsp of oil and when oil gets hot add the sauce. When sauce starts to boil add meatballs. Cook over medium low heat for 15-20 minutes. Serve and complement with white rice. ENJOY!