Chipotle meatballs

This is dish is not traditional Italian meatballs with spaghetti. This is Mexican meatballs with rice. Oh yes! Even if people doesn't like spicy food, you can omit the chipotle pepper but....you'll be missing the fun. That kick of heat and smokiness is what is all about.

Serves 4.

Ingredients:

1 lb. ground lean turkey (or beef if you prefer)
1 cup finely diced carrots
½  cup finely chopped onions
2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (a small can of 3.5 oz. contains around 6 or 7 peppers)
8 ripped plum tomatoes
1/3 medium onion
2 cloves of garlic
2 tsp. vegetable oil
salt
freshly ground black pepper

Preparation:

Mix the ground turkey, carrots, onions, salt and pepper to taste.  Blend the tomatoes, onion, chipotle peppers and garlic with a cup of water for 30 seconds if you have a high performance blender, otherwise blend until it looks smooth. Use the vegetable oil to fry the sauce in a pan and let it boil. Add salt to taste. Make small turkey balls with your hands and place then in the boiling chipotle sauce as you make them. Cover and let it cook for about 20 minutes at low-medium heat or until the sauce is reduced and has thicken. Serve with whole grain rice. Make it beautiful placing diced avocado on top. That's it! Enjoy!

Note:

One chipotle pepper will add smoky flavor. Two peppers will give you a balance between the spiciness and the smokiness. Three peppers is for adventurous people!

Source:

Mama.