Meatballs In Spicy Tomato Sauce
40 Min(s)
15 Min(s) Prep
25 Min(s) Cook
Healthy Living
Meatballs get their spicy on in this quick-to-make weeknight dish, thanks to a flavorful tomato sauce made with chipotle peppers.
What You Need
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8 servings
Original recipe yields 8 servings
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
1-3/4 cups water
1 canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
2 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 eggs
4 cups hot cooked long-grain white rice
Let's Make It
1
Blend first 4 ingredients in blender until smooth; pour into large saucepan. Bring to boil.
2
Meanwhile, mix all remaining ingredients except rice just until blended; shape into 24 meatballs, using about 1/4 cup for each.
3
Drop meatballs gently into boiling tomato sauce; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 20 to 25 min. or until meatballs are done (165°F). Serve with rice.
Kitchen Tips
Tip 1
Shortcut
Use a small ice cream scoop with a release mechanism to easily shape meat mixture into balls. The scoops lets you shape the meatballs without using your hands so there's less chance of spreading bacteria from the raw meat around your kitchen.
Tip 2
Variation
Prepare using extra-lean ground beef and long-grain brown rice.
Tip 3
Purchasing Ground Beef
When purchasing ground beef, always check the label to ensure that the meat has been ground on the day of purchase. If you can't use the meat immediately, wrap it tightly and freeze until ready to use. For best quality, use within 2 months.
Tip 4
Nutrition Bonus
This tasty meal can be part of a healthful eating plan.
Nutrition
Calories
420
Calories From Fat
0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14g
18%
Saturated Fat 5g
25%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 125mg
42%
Sodium 590mg
26%
Total Carbohydrates 39g
14%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Sugars 3g
6%
Protein 31g
62%
Vitamin A
6%
Vitamin C
6%
Calcium
4%
Iron
30%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
servings
8 servings
* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.
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