Mexican-Style Meatballs in Red Sauce

"Sort of like a meatball version of Chile Colorado!"
 
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Ready In:
40mins
Ingredients:
13
Serves:
8
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ingredients

  • 3 6-inch corn tortillas, torn into small pieces
  • 12 cup milk
  • 12 lb ground lean beef
  • 12 lb ground lean pork
  • 12 lb smoked or cured ham, ground or minced finely in food processor
  • 14 cup chopped onion (1 small)
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dry oregano leaves
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 14 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1 cup Mexican red sauce (enchilada sauce)
  • 1 cup beef broth
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directions

  • Place tortilla pieces and milk in large bowl; let stand 15 minutes.
  • Mix in remaining ingredients except red sauce and broth.
  • Shape into 1-inch balls.
  • Heat red sauce and broth to boiling in 10-inch skillet; reduce heat.
  • Add meatballs.
  • Cover and simmer until done, 15 to 20 minutes, stirring/turning occasionally. Serve with beans and rice.
  • Note: for a wonderful red sauce, try using Rich and Flavorful Enchilada Sauce #103145! :)
  • This is an adopted recipe.

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