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Baked Juicy Smoky Chipotle Meatballs

Baked Juicy Smoky Chipotle Meatballs You'll Crave

These Baked Juicy Smoky Chipotle Meatballs are perfect for weeknight dinners, packed with flavor and easy to freeze for future meals.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Easy Dinners
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 meatballs
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • parchment paper

Ingredients
  

For the Meat Mixture

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo
  • 2 tablespoons adobo sauce
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup finely chopped onion

For the Seasoning

  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped

For Baking

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Soak the panko breadcrumbs in whole milk for about 5 minutes until softened.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, soaked breadcrumbs, garlic, onion, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, and cilantro; mix gently.
  • Shape the mixture into 1½-inch meatballs and place them on the baking sheet.
  • Drizzle the meatballs with olive oil for even browning.
  • Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 160°F).
  • Let the meatballs rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

These meatballs freeze well and can be reheated easily for a quick meal.

Nutrition

Serving: 4meatballsCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 18gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Baked Juicy Smoky Chipotle Meatballs, chipotle recipes, comfort food, freezable meals, meatballs, weeknight dinners
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