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Albondigas de Cordero en Salsa Chipotle

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the meatballs
  • 500 g minced lamb
  • 4 tablespoon fresh chopped coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
For the chipotle sauce
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo
  • 3 tomatoes halved
  • ½ white onion peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 garlic cloves peeled
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoon crème fraîche

Method
 

Method
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine all the meatball ingredients except the vegetable oil. Mix thoroughly.
  2. Shape the mixture into meatballs and set aside.
  3. Heat a nonstick frying pan and add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Fry the meatballs for 5 minutes on one side, then turn and fry for another 5 minutes. This seals in the juices.
  4. Set the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  5. While the meatballs are frying, blend the tomatoes, onion, chipotle peppers, and garlic until smooth.
  6. Heat a saucepan with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Pour in the blended sauce, add salt, and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Once sealed, transfer the meatballs to a baking dish and bake for 15 minutes. Remove and place on a serving plate.
  8. Turn off the heat, stir in the crème fraîche until smooth, and pour the creamy chipotle sauce over the meatballs.
  9. Enjoy your Smoky Chipotle Lamb Meatballs with rice, greens, or your favorite sides. Perfect for sharing with family—and for a special touch, pair with a cold coronita!