Chipotle Meatballs El Naranjo Restaurant Oaxaca Mexico Recipes

CHIPOTLE MEATBALLS - EL NARANJO RESTAURANT, OAXACA, MEXICO

Steps:

• Puree first 5 ingredients in blender in batches until almost smooth. Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add tomato mixture. Cover and boil 10 minutes to blend flavors and thicken slightly, stirring occasionally. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.).
• Combine ground beef and next 6 ingredients in large bowl. Add 1/2 cup cooled tomato sauce and stir until well mixed. Using hands, form 1 rounded tablespoonful meat mixture into ball. Optional: Insert 1/4 t. capers into center of meat; reshape meatball. Repeat with remaining meat mixture and capers.
• Bring sauce to simmer over medium heat. Add meatballs to sauce. Cover and simmer until meatballs are cooked through, about 20 minutes.

BREAST OF CHICKEN OAXACA - FRIED CHICKEN IN CHIPOTLE SAUCE

Steps:

• T prepare the sauce: Combine first 3 ingredients in a blender; process until smooth. Pour into a bowl; stir in sour cream and 1 tablespoon lime juice.
• To prepare the chicken: Toss avocado with 1 tablespoon lime juice.
• Cut a horizontal slit through thickest portion of each chicken breast to form a pocket. Stuff avocado slice and 2 tablespoons of cheese into each pocket.
• Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper, dredge in flour then dip in egg whites and dredge in breadcrumbs.
• Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; saute 6 minutes on each side or until juices run clear.
• Cook pasta per package directions, drain and toss with olives and parsley. (or toss with chopped fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic, basil and oregano, as they do at the restaurant.).
• Place 1 1/3 cups pasta on each of 6 plates. Arrange chicken on pasta. Top with 3 tablespoons of chipotle sauce.

CHIPOTLE APPETIZER MEATBALLS

Steps:

• 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.

RASPBERRY CHIPOTLE MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Mix the beef, crushed tortilla chips, 1/3 Celsius cilantro, egg and spices together in a bowl.
• Form meat mixture into 30 (1 T.) balls.
• Heat skillet over medium heat (add small amount of oil if you're not using a non-stick skillet.).
• Add meatballs to skillet and cook over medium-high heat 5-7 minutes, turning frequently until browned and cooked through.
• Add sauce, zest, juice and remaining cilantro to skillet.
• Cook, tossing, over low heat until meatballs are coated.
• Enjoy!

CHICKEN CHIPOTLE MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients; mix well.
• Roll meatballs and freeze or cook.

CHIPOTLE TURKEY MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Combine all of the ingredients for the meatballs, except canola oil, in a bowl. Mix well. Roll into about 20 meatballs.
• Heat a thin layer of canola oil in a pan over medium heat. Once hot, fry meatballs until browned on all sides. Fry in batches if necessary. Transfer browned meatballs to a baking dish and finish baking in the oven until cooked through. About 10 - 15 minutes.
• While the meatballs are cooking combine all of the ingredients for the dipping sauce in a bowl. Mix well.
• Once meatballs are cooked through, place toothpicks in the top (if desired) transfer to a serving platter and serve with dipping sauce.

CHORIZO RISOTTO

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring the vegetable stock to a boil, then keep warm over low heat.
• In a large skillet, warm the olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the rice and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until it's lightly toasted and opaque, about 2 minutes.
• Add the wine and cook over medium-low heat until absorbed, about 5 minutes. Ladle 1 cup of the stock over the rice and simmer, stirring frequently, until absorbed. Continue to add the stock ½ cup at a time, stirring frequently, until the rice is creamy and tender but still slightly chewy in the center, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, cook the chorizo over medium-high heat until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir the chorizo, the ¼ cup of scallions and the chiles into the risotto until combined. Add the Parmesan and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Divide the risotto among 4 plates and garnish with additional scallions and Parmesan if desired. Serve immediately.