Easy Chipotle Meatballs

Imagine coming home to the rich, smoky aroma of Easy Chipotle Meatballs simmering away in your slow cooker, greeting you at the door. After a quick saute in the skillet, complex flavors develop as the meatballs slowly cook. By the time evening rolls around, you're welcomed by succulent, spicy meatballs that are bursting with flavor. Plus, the slow cooker does all the heavy lifting, so you can focus on unwinding after a long day.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 3 10

Total Time 3 40

Servings

Calories 262kcal

Author Wendy Polisi

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
1 onion chopped fine
1 cup gluten free breadcrumbs
¼ cup milk
2 eggs lightly beaten
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cumin divided
1 ½ teaspoons sea salt divided
28 oz fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
½ cup chicken broth
4 cloves garlic chopped
½ teaspoon ground coriander
3 chipotles in adobo chopped
Cilantro for garnish

Instructions

In a large bowl combine ground beef, onion, breadcrumbs, milk, eggs, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, ½ teaspoon cumin and ¾ teaspoon sea salt. Using a tablespoon, scoop meat out and form into meatballs.
Preheat a skillet to medium and spray well with oil. Cook meatballs until browned. Coat a slow cooker with cooking spray and transfer meatballs. In a blender, combine tomatoes, chicken broth, garlic, coriander, chipotles and remaining ½ teaspoon cumin and ¾ teaspoon sea salt. Process until smooth. Pour on top of meatballs and cook on high for 3 hours.

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