Key Ingredients
Ingredients
- ●1 pound lean ground beef
- ●1 large egg, beaten
- ●2 tablespoons plain breadcrumbs
- ●1 teaspoon NESCAFÉ CLÁSICO 100% Pure Instant Coffee Granules
- ●2 1/2 teaspoons MAGGI Granulated Chicken Flavor Bouillon, divided
- ●1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ●4 cups water
- ●2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
- ●1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
- ●1 clove garlic, chopped
- ●1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with no added salt, undrained
- ●2 teaspoons canned chipotle adobo sauce
- ●3/4 cup NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Lowfat 2% Milk
Make It
Step 1
Combine beef, egg, breadcrumbs, coffee granules, 1 teaspoon bouillon and pepper in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly with hands and form into 24 (1-inch) meatballs.
Step 2
Heat water in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add meatballs (add more water if needed to cover meatballs); cook for 15 minutes or until thoroughly cooked.
Step 3
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, until tender. Add tomatoes with juice, adobo sauce and remaining 1 ½ teaspoons bouillon; reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring constantly, for 10 minutes.
Step 4
Transfer tomato mixture to blender with evaporated milk; cover. Blend until smooth.
Step 5
Return mixture to skillet; cook over medium-low heat. With a slotted spoon, transfer meatballs to skillet. Discard water that meatballs were boiled in.
Step 6
Cook meatballs in sauce for 10 minutes. Serve warm.
Recipe Notes
To serve at a gathering, place on large platter with wooden picks. For added heat, try adding 1 chipotle chile to sauce while cooking.