Ingredients

  • MEATBALL INGREDIENTS
  • 1 lb regular pork sausage
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 garlic cloves (chopped)
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • salt & pepper (to taste)
  • CHIPOTLE SAUCE INGREDIENTS
  • 3 chipotle chiles in adobo
  • 6 medium tomatoes (chopped)
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons lard

Method

  • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Combine pork, beef, ground cumin, garlic, eggs, bread crumbs, salt & pepper. Mix well. Shape into medium size meatballs. Bake for 10-15 minutes (or until firm enough to "stew").
  • While meatballs are in the oven, combine the chilies, 1/2 can of en adobo sauce, tomatoes, broth, garlic, cumin seeds, oregano and lard in a blender. Puree until smooth.
  • In a large pot, bring sauce to a boil. Add meatballs and simmer for 25 minutes.