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A plate of Mexican chipotle meatballs served with rice, warm tortillas, fresh cilantro garnish, and lime wedges, with a small bowl of crema on the side.

Mexican Chipotle Meatballs

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These smoky and spicy Mexican chipotle meatballs are cooked in a bold tomato-chipotle sauce, making them a flavorful and satisfying dish perfect for serving over rice, with tortillas, or as a taco filling.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ lb ground beef
  • ½ lb ground pork
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs for binding
  • 1 egg lightly beaten
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for browning meatballs
  • 1 can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce use 2-3 peppers
  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes
  • ½ cup chicken broth or water
  • ½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl For preparing the meatball mixture
  • Large skillet For browning and simmering the meatballs
  • Blender or Food Processor For making the chipotle sauce

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined.
  2. Form the mixture into small meatballs and set aside.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides, then remove and set aside.
  4. Blend the chipotle peppers, crushed tomatoes, and chicken broth until smooth.
  5. Pour the sauce into the skillet and bring to a simmer.
  6. Return the meatballs to the skillet, cover, and let simmer for 20 minutes until fully cooked.
  7. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with rice or tortillas.

Notes

  • Adjust the heat level by adding more or fewer chipotle peppers.
  • Serve with Mexican crema or a squeeze of lime for extra brightness.
  • Great as leftovers—just reheat gently on the stovetop.

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