Chipotle Meatballs Recipe

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This started off as hamburgers with fresh onion and cilantro but needed a way to make this family favorite into a finger food.

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
15
Yield:
30 meatballs
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Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ pounds ground beef

  • ½ cup bread crumbs

  • ½ cup dried minced onion

  • 2 tablespoons dried cilantro

  • 2 teaspoons onion powder

  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 11 ounces chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

  • 1 egg

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  2. Mix beef, bread crumbs, dried onion, cilantro, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl.

  3. Finely chop chipotle peppers and add peppers, adobo sauce, and egg to meat mixture. Mix well. Roll into 1 1/2-inch meatballs.

  4. Heat a skillet over high heat. Brown meatballs in the hot skillet, turning as needed, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the centers, 8 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

175 Calories
10g Fat
6g Carbs
14g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 15
Calories 175
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g13%
Saturated Fat 4g19%
Cholesterol 60mg20%
Sodium 325mg14%
Total Carbohydrate 6g2%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 14g28%
Vitamin C 3mg3%
Calcium 23mg2%
Iron 2mg9%
Potassium 213mg5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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John Davis
John Davis

Hi, I’m John Davis!
Food has always been my favorite way to connect with people, and that’s why I started blogging about it. I love sharing quick, creative recipes that prove cooking at home can be just as exciting as eating out. Whether it’s a speedy weeknight dinner or a fun snack, I enjoy keeping things simple, flavorful, and approachable for everyone. When I’m not experimenting in the kitchen, I’m usually exploring new cuisines or hunting for fresh inspiration at local markets.

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