Grass-fed ground beef meatballs are oven baked and served with a slow-simmered, subtly spicy chipotle red sauce. Serve as an appetizer with toothpicks and red sauce for dipping or as a meal with baked spaghetti squash drizzled in melted ghee (clarified butter) and freshly ground herbs, sea salt and pepper.
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CHIPOTLE MEATBALLS
2 lbs. grass-fed ground beef
(or a half-n-half mix of beef & pork, beef & lamb, beef & venison)
1 small onion, finely diced
1 teaspoon sea salt
2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
1 teaspoon dried cilantro leaves
1/2-1 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 egg yolks
* Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
* Line a baking sheet with parchment paper & place a stainless steel baking rack on top.
* In a large mixing bowl, combine ingredients and mix gently with your hands. Do not overprocess the meat; mix only until ingredients are combined.
* Place meatballs on the baking rack; they can be close to each other but not touching.
* Bake uncovered for 20 minutes or until browned and cooked through. Internal temperature should be 165 degrees.
* Remove pan from the oven. Immediately transfer meatballs to a serving dish.
**Divide meatballs into four servings and top generously with red sauce or serve as an appetizer with toothpicks and red sauce for dipping.
1 (28oz.) can organic whole, peeled tomatoes
1 10 ounce jar roasted red peppers
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper powder
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 cup organic beef broth or red wine
Freshly ground pepper
Crock Pot Directions:
* Crush tomatoes & peppers with your hands directly into the crock pot.
* Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine well.
* Set crockpot to cook on HIGH; 4 hours or LOW; 6-8 hours.
**For smoother consistency, submerge an immersible hand blender into the pot and gently stir until desired consistency is achieved.
Stovetop Directions:
* Crush tomatoes and peppers with your hands directly into a heavy stockpot or deep cast iron skillet.
* Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine well.
* Over medium heat, bring sauce to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until sauce is reduced and thickened; approximately 1-2 hours.
**For smoother consistency, submerge an immersible hand blender into the pot and gently stir until desired consistency is achieved.
* Refrigerate leftovers in glass containers.
Recipe: w.lynne
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