Title: Chipotle appetizer meatballs
 Categories: None
      Yield: 1 Servings
 
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      1 md Onion; chopped
      4    Garlic cloves; chopped
      1 tb Vegetable oil
      1 c  Tomato sauce
      2 c  Beef broth
    1/4 c  Chipotles en adobo along
           -with the sauce; stems
           -removed

MMMMM-------------------------MEATBALLS------------------------------
      1 lb Ground beef
      1 lb Ground pork
    1/2 c  Finely chopped onion
    1/4 c  Finely chopped fresh
           -cilantro
    1/2 c  Bread crumbs
      1    Egg; beaten
           Salt and freshly ground
           -black pepper
           Vegetable oil for frying

MMMMM--------------------------GARNISH-------------------------------
           Chopped fresh cilantro
 
  These spicy meatballs are a wonderful appetizer and, when served in a
  chafing dish, will hold for a long time. Simple to prepare, they can
  be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
  
  To make the sauce, sauté the onion and garlic in the oil until they
  are lightly browned. Add the tomato sauce, broth, and the chipotles
  in adobo sauce. Heat the mixture to just under boiling and simmer for
  20 minutes. Place the sauce in a blender or food processor and puree
  until smooth.
  
  To make the meatballs, combine the beef, pork, onion, cilantro, bread
  crumbs, egg, and season with salt and pepper. Gently mix, then form
  into small meatballs. Pour a couple of tablespoons of the oil in a
  heavy saucepan and brown the meatballs. Remove and drain.
  
  Return the sauce to the pan, add the meatballs and simmer for 15 to 20
  minutes to finish cooking the meat.
  
  To serve: place in a chafing dish, garnish with the cilantro and serve
  accompanied with toothpicks.
  
  Yield: 8 servings as an appetizer