Spicy Paleo Meatballs In Adobo Sauce

Regular meatballs are given an interesting twist with the addition of adobo sauce in this Paleo meatballs recipe.

Flavorful and tangy, these meatballs could be served as an appetizer on their own or enjoyed for dinner along with a side of vegetables.

For those of you unfamiliar with Adobo sauce, it originated in Mexico and is a dark red, fairly spicy sauce made from ground chiles, herbs and vinegar. It is often used as a marinade as well as for a cooking and serving sauce.

Read more at: http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/adobo-sauce/index.html?oc=linkbackAlthough ground lamb is used in this recipe, ground turkey or beef would also work well with the spicy adobo. 

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Spicy Meatballs In Adobo Sauce

Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish

Cuisine Paleo, Primal

Servings 2

Calories 803 kcal

Ingredients

• 1/4 yellow onion (medium, finely diced)
• 1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 lb Ground lamb
• 2 in Chipotle chilies adobo (seeded and finely diced)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/2 tsp Cumin
• 1/2 tsp Smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1 tbsp Coconut oil
• 3-4 Fresh basil leaves (chiffonade)

For the sauce

• 2 in Chipotle chiliesadobo (seeded and finely diced)
• 1 cup Tomatoes (canned diced)
• 1 Bay leaf
• 1 tbsp Adobo sauce
• 1/2 tsp Cumin
• 1/2 tsp Smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp Salt

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the diced onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until soft.
3. Transfer to a large bowl.
4. Add the lamb, chilies, garlic, cumin, paprika, and salt.
5. Stir well to fully combine.
6. Using your hands, form the mixture into small meatballs and set on a plate.
7. Melt the coconut oil in the same skillet over medium heat.
8. Add the meatballs a few at a time and cook for 3-4 minutes per side.
9. Once all of the meatballs have been browned, add them all into the pan and pour in the ingredients for the sauce.
10. Cook the meatballs in the sauce for 8-10 minutes, stirring regularly.
11. Serve warm and garnished with basil.

Nutrition Facts

Spicy Meatballs In Adobo Sauce

Amount Per Serving

Calories 803 Calories from Fat 621

% Daily Value*

Fat 69g106%

Saturated Fat 31g194%

Polyunsaturated Fat 5g

Monounsaturated Fat 28g

Cholesterol 165mg55%

Sodium 875mg38%

Potassium 829mg24%

Carbohydrates 6g2%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 39g78%

Vitamin A 100IU2%

Vitamin C 20.6mg25%

Calcium 70mg7%

Iron 6.3mg35%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.