A delightful recipe for spicy beef meatballs served with a creamy chipotle sauce, perfect for a flavorful meal.
Author:Lorenzo Bonucci
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:25 minutes
Total Time:40 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 large egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt to taste
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and browned on the outside.
While the meatballs are baking, prepare the creamy chipotle sauce. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, chipotle peppers, lime juice, garlic powder, and salt. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Once the meatballs are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Drizzle the creamy chipotle sauce over the meatballs or serve it on the side for dipping.
Notes
For added flavor, try mixing in some shredded cheese into the meatball mixture before baking.
For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey for the beef and Greek yogurt for the sour cream in the sauce.