Spicy Chipotle Meatballs With Rice
Christopher Baker
How to Make It
Step 1
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and 3 cloves of garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown, 5 to 7 minutes.
Step 2
Add the tomatoes (with their juices) and chipotles; using a potato masher, break up the tomatoes. Simmer, partially covered, until the sauce has thickened, 15 to 20 minutes. (If the sauce becomes too thick, add up to ½ cup water).
Step 3
Meanwhile, cook the rice according to the package directions.
Step 4
.While the rice is cooking, combine the beef, cilantro, bread crumbs, egg, cumin, the remaining 3 cloves of garlic, 1 ½ teaspoons salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl. Shape the mixture into 16 meatballs (about 2 heaping tablespoons each).
Step 5
Heat broiler. Place the meatballs on a foil-lined broilerproof baking sheet and broil, turning once, until cooked through, 8 to 12 minutes.
Step 6
Add the meatballs to the sauce. Serve over the rice and sprinkle with additional cilantro.
seabelis
2018-06-12T06:13:50-04:00
Not spicy, but good flavor. Will make again.
wls299d5464bd3a
2018-01-17T22:05:59-05:00
I actually rated this as a ONE star, but it saved it as a three. Weird. Don't make this. It's a good idea but falls short of expectations. It wasn't spicy. And kind of bland.
goddesslinda
2011-05-09T18:13:02-04:00
We like really spicy food, so I used 3 tsp. of the peppers. We actually found the sauce to be very bland. The meatballs were great, so I'll make this again with some additional spices in the sauce.
kjdoherty
2011-04-23T05:33:19-04:00
I also really like spicy food, but this was just a bit too spicy for me. I did use ground turkey instead of beef chunk so maybe the spice was more intense? Anyway, if I make it again I'd definitely cut down on the chipotle chiles.
KristinMarie305
2011-04-12T13:06:09-04:00
My husband and I loved this recipe!! The name doesn't lie... it sure is spicy. I love spicy food, but this was a little too spicy for me. I would only put half the amount of chipotle in and make sure to chop it fine so you don't end up with a mouthful of fire. I would also suggest using diced tomatoes rather than whole, for a smoother sauce. Fantastic recipe...quick and VERY delicious!! Thanks Real Simple!!
emwbbb
2011-04-09T18:14:55-04:00
These were so simple and wonderful ! I would make the meatballs bigger. Next time, I will cook them right in the sauce, instead of broiling them.
giunia
2011-04-07T12:32:11-04:00
didn't add the chipotle, but these were great anyway. Everybody loved them!
