mexican spaghetti & meatballs

Name: Mexican Spaghetti & Meatballs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: ## MEATBALLS; 1/2 pound(s) ground beef; 1/2 pound(s) ground pork; 1/2 medium red onion diced; 1 small jalapeno seeded and diced; 4 clove(s) garlic minced; 1/3 cup(s) chili flavored corn chips ground to a powder in food processor. can substitute regular corn chips; 1 large egg; 3 tablespoon(s) fresh cilantro finely chopped; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cumin; 1 teaspoon(s) chipotle chili powder; 1 teaspoon(s) coriander powder; 1/2 teaspoon(s) paprika; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) pepper; ## SAUCE; 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 2 clove(s) garlic minced; 2 tablespoon(s) jarred diced chipotle peppers such as la costena more if you like it spicier; 2 tablespoon(s) brown sugar; 28 ounce(s) crushed tomatoes; ## TO FINISH THE DISH; 8 ounce(s) spaghetti; crumbled queso fresco; fresh cilantro

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barbara lentz

beulah, MI

Updated on Aug 7, 2021

These are really good. I served them in flour tortillas instead of spaghetti with same toppings also really good.

Rate

prep time 10 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Stove Top

yield 2-4 serving(s)

Ingredients

MEATBALLS
1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
1/2 medium red onion diced
1 small jalapeno seeded and diced
4 cloves garlic minced
1/3 cup chili flavored corn chips ground to a powder in food processor. can substitute regular corn chips
1 large egg
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
SAUCE
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons jarred diced chipotle peppers such as la costena more if you like it spicier
2 tablespoons brown sugar
28 ounces crushed tomatoes
TO FINISH THE DISH
8 ounces spaghetti
crumbled queso fresco
fresh cilantro

How To Make mexican spaghetti & meatballs

Step 1

For the meatballs: Mix all ingredients together and shape into golf ball size balls. Preheat oven 350 degrees. Arrange meatballs on a parchment lined baking sheet. Spray the meatballs with cooking spray. Bake in oven for 15 minutes

Step 2

Meanwhile make the sauce. Add oil to large skillet. Saute the garlic for 30 seconds. Add the chipotles and brown sugar and saute another 30 seconds. Add the crushed tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and remove the meatballs from the oven and add them to the sauce and let them continue to cook in the sauce.
Step 3

Cook spaghetti according to package directions and drain. Place spaghetti on a plate and top with meatballs and sauce. Finish with crumbled Queso Fresco cheese and fresh cilantro.
Step 4

I also served these meatballs in grilled flour tortillas with the same toppings. Other toppings that are good with this is sliced red onion, guacamole, sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese.
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