Chipotle Meatballs

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF degrees
2. In a food processor, combine chips, onion, cilantro, and garlic
3. Pulse until the mixture is finely minced
4. In a bowl combine crumb mixture with eggs, salt, and ground beef
5. Roll into 1-inch meatballs and place on cookie sheet
6. Bake until meatballs are fully cooked through, about 12-15 minutes
7. While meatballs are cooking, prepare your sauce: Warm-up oil in sautè pan over medium-high heat and saute onions until they begin to brown
8. Add garlic and saute for an additional 2 minutes
9. Add the tomatoes, chipotles with sauce, oregano, cumin, and chicken stock
10. Mix well and bring to a simmer, uncovered
11. Add salt to taste
12. Simmer for a few minutes while meatballs finish cooking
13. The end result should be a thick sauce, resembling the consistency of marinara
14. Once meatballs are cooked through, mix with sauce to serve
15. Garnish with additional chopped cilantro