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Meatballs with spicy chipotle tomato sauce

Ingredients

  1. Step 1 500g pork mince
  2. Step 2 2 large handfuls fresh breadcrumbs
  3. Step 3 1 egg
  4. Step 4 2 medium red onions , ¼ finely chopped, the rest sliced
  5. Step 5 small bunch coriander leaves and stems, finely chopped, plus extra leaves to serve
  6. Step 6 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  7. Step 7 2 garlic cloves , chopped
  8. Step 8 400ml passata
  9. Step 9 1 tbsp chipotle paste
  10. Step 10 potatoes or rice, to serve
Meatballs with spicy chipotle tomato sauce
Calories: 406 Carbohydrate: 26 g Protein: 31 g Fat: 20 g
Cook time: 55 minutes Prep time: 25 minutes Total time: 80 minutes Servings: 4

TAGS

Dinner Main course Mexican Josh Eagleton 30-60 minute 4 serving 600 kcal or less Counts as 2 of 5-a-day Everyday and healthy Good Food Low calorie Main Mexican Midweek supper Spanish Spicy meatball

Directions

  1. Step 1 In a small bowl, mix together the pork, breadcrumbs, egg, finely chopped onions and the chopped coriander leaves. Season, mix well and shape into small meatballs. Over a medium heat, add 1 tbsp of the oil to a large frying pan and brown the meatballs on all sides, then remove from the pan and set aside.
  2. Step 2 Add the remaining oil, sliced onion, garlic, coriander stems and some salt. Cook for 5 mins, then add the passata and chipotle paste. Pour in 100ml water and stir well, then simmer for 10 mins before adding the meatballs and cooking for a further 5 mins. Serve with potatoes or rice and scatter with the extra coriander leaves.