Chipotle Meatballs

There's nothing like biting into a juicy, satisfying Chipotle meatball. I especially love them when they're hot and crispy on the outside, but still soft and tender on the inside.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword chipotle meatballs

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Servings 16 to 20

Calories 157 kcal

Author Amy Densmore @ The Paleo Cupboard

Ingredients

For the meatballs
¾ pound ground beef
¾ pound ground pork
½ cup onion finely chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
1 large egg beaten
½ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons ghee page 320, page 322, page 324, lard , or tallow

For the sauce

½ cup chicken stock page 310
⅓ cup tomato paste
¼ cup raw honey
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
¼ teaspoon chipotle chili powder
¼ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon dry yellow mustard
3 green onions optional, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Make the meatballs: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, mix the ground beef and pork, onion, garlic, egg, salt, and pepper with your hands until just combined. Form the mixture into meatballs 1½ inches in diameter.
Melt the ghee in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and cook for 5 minutes, turning frequently, until browned on all sides. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until the meatballs are cooked through.
While the meatballs are cooking, make the sauce: Place all of the sauce ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat and whisk to combine. Bring just to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, until the sauce has thickened, stirring occasionally. Taste and add additional chipotle powder or dry mustard if desired.
Once the meatballs are done cooking, use a slotted spoon to transfer them to the pan with the sauce and toss to coat. Sprinkle with chopped green onion, if desired, and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Chipotle Meatballs

Amount Per Serving

Calories 157

% Daily Value*

Saturated Fat 4g25%

Cholesterol 45mg15%

Sodium 195mg8%

Carbohydrates 6g2%

Sugar 5g6%

Protein 8g16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.