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Slow Cooked Meatballs In Chipotle Sauce

February 7, 2019 by Sandra Shaffer 15 Comments

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Mexican-style slow cooked meatballs in a flavorful chipotle sauce. Enjoy as a main meal or serve these crockpot meatballs as an appetizer!

Slow cooked meatballs in a baking dish with a blue rim

Slow Cooked Meatballs In Chipotle Sauce

It’s time to change your game and ditch the cheese stuffed or turkey meatballs for something with a little more zip added in the flavor profile. 

These Latin flavored meatballs are full of flavor, and such a nice change from the traditional style of meatballs. 

Mexican meatballs in chipotle sauce definitely has a zesty spiciness that tantalizes your tastebuds, but they’re not so hot that you’re guzzling a gallon of water. 

Winter Blog Hop

Freaky Friday Blog Hop Winter 2019

Before I tell you more about where this recipe came from, I thought I would share a bit about our Freaky Friday Winter blog hop!  

This event is a recipe swap organized by my friend Michaela from An Affair From The Heart.

What is Freaky Friday?  Well, the blog hop concept is based from the Disney movie staring Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsey Lohan.  Michaela assigns each of us a blogging buddy in secret. 

We pick a recipe and cook from one another’s blogs, then we reveal what we made!  Today is the day I get to share what I made, slow cooked meatballs!!

Mexican-style slow cooked meatballs in a silver serving dish

Crockpot Meatballs From Hostess At Heart!

I’m so happy to introduce you to Julie from Hostess At Heart the creator behind this delicious recipe as well as hundreds more scrumptious dishes! 

Julie loves to entertain and shares her favorite recipes that she serves her family and friends with her readers.  She likes to use seasonal easy to find ingredients and cooks simple dishes. 

I found so many that are super healthy (she shared her weight loss success in this baked blackened salmon recipe) as well as some decadent treats. 

Grab a cup of coffee and go through her blog…there is something for everyone.  Here are a few recipes that are on my must-make list:

  • Homemade Lemon Ricotta with Honey
  • Balsamic Tomato Chutney Recipe
  • Beef Stroganoff
  • Easy Teriyaki Chicken Bowl Recipe
  • Swedish Apple Pie

I could go on and on!  Julie has so many delicious recipes!  First, let’s make some meatballs.

HOW TO COOK CROCK POT MEATBALLS

Steps on how to make slow cooked meatballs
  1. In a large bowl add the meat (beef and pork), spices, breadcrumbs* lightly beaten eggs and milk. 
  2. Hand mix until combined.
  3. Scoop meat into tablespoon portions and place on a baking sheet.
  4. Lightly brown all sides of the meatballs in a tablespoon of oil and set aside. 
  5. Place tomatoes, chicken broth, chipotles in adobo sauce in a slow cooker
  6. Add meatballs and coat with sauce.  
  7. Cook on high for 3 hours. 

Note* you can substitute Panko for breadcrumbs.  For strict low carb followers, I recommend using ground pork rinds. 

Chipotle sauce in a white crockpot for slow cooked meatballs

SHOULD YOU BROWN THE MEATBALLS BEFORE PUTTING IN A SLOW COOKER?

Browning the meatballs helps the meat from becoming too soft and falling apart while cooking.  I highly recommend this step.  It takes just a few more minutes. 

If you absolutely do not want to brown the meat, then add an extra hour to the cooking time, and don’t be tempted to stir the meatballs while cooking. 

HOW TO COOK CROCKPOT MEATBALLS IN AN INSTANT POT

Since so many of us are new Instant Pot owners I thought I would also include the instructions on how to make these meatballs in an Instant Pot. 

Follow the same 1-6 steps above, except when placing in an IP use the MANUAL setting and set the timer for 10 minutes.

I made these meatballs using both methods and each time they cooked perfectly!  

Mexican-style slow cooked meatballs on a teal plate

WHAT GOES GOOD WITH CROCKPOT MEATBALLS

  • Enjoy as an appetizer and eat them as they are
  • Serve over noodles or zoodles
  • Put in bread like a sandwich, a Mexican torta
  • Serve over mock mashed potatoes (cauliflower)
  • Place over baked Idaho or sweet potatoes
  • Make a bowl with rice and vegetables
  • Small meatballs can be made into lettuce wraps
Mexican-style slow cooked meatballs in a flavorful chipotle sauce. Enjoy as a main meal or serve these crockpot meatballs as an appetizer! #slowcooker #crockpot #meatballs #Mexican #chipotle #thefoodieaffair
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Yield: 43 meatballs

Slow Cooked Meatballs In Chipotle Sauce

Slow cooked meatballs in a baking dish with a blue rim

Delicious Mexican-style crockpot meatballs in chipotle sauce. Enjoy as a main dish or serve as an appetizer.

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lbs ground beef
  • 1 lbs ground pork
  • 1 cup plain bread crumbs, Panko or pork rinds*
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 eggs slightly beaten
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin, divided
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 28 ounce fire-roasted tomatoes (diced or crushed)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth, low sodium
  • 3 garlic cloves, chopped finely
  • 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
  • 3 chipotles in adobo chopped
  • cilantro for garnish

Instructions

In a small bowl whisk together eggs and milk.  Set aside. 

In a large mixing bowl, combine meats, bread crumbs, chili powder, garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon cumin.  Add egg mix and mix well. 

Scoop tablespoon size meatballs and place on a baking sheet. 

Over medium heat add 1 tablespoon of oil and brown meatballs in small batches. Remove from heat. 

Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.  Stir in tomatoes, chipotle peppers, chicken broth, garlic, oregano and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon cumin.  

Add meatballs and gently coat with tomato mix.  Cook on high for 3 hours. 

Garnish with fresh cilantro. 

Notes

*Panko can be used instead of bread crumbs.   Stick low carb followers can use ground pork rinds in place of the bread crumbs. 

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

15

Serving Size:

3 meatballs

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 243Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 377mgCarbohydrates: 9gFiber: 2gSugar: 2gProtein: 20g

Please note that the nutritional information provided are guidelines and may vary based on the brand of products used. For your specific nutritional goals use My Fitness Pal or Verywell Fit recipe calculators. All content within this site is not intended as medical diagnosis or treatment and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise.

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© Sandra Shaffer
Cuisine: American / Category: Main

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Comments

  1. Michaela Kenkel

    February 8, 2019 at 4:03 pm

    My mouth is WATERING looking at these spicy meatballs!! Plus you get to let the slow cooker do so much of the work — I am sold!! Totally making these this weekend!

    Reply
  2. Deb

    February 8, 2019 at 7:34 pm

    What a wonderful recipe! I just love the combination of flavors. We will be making this wonderful meal soon!!!

    Reply
  3. Amy Nash

    February 8, 2019 at 10:17 pm

    Mexican meatballs sound wonderful! I love the big flavors in this sauce!

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  4. Kylee from Kylee Cooks

    February 9, 2019 at 4:41 am

    What a fantastic, drool-worthy meal! I love anything that can be slow cooked, the huge flavors are such a bonus!

    Reply
  5. Julie Menghini

    February 9, 2019 at 10:26 am

    What a beautiful job with one of my favorite recipes! I just made it a week ago to update the pictures! Thank you, Sandra, for sharing!

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  6. michele

    February 9, 2019 at 6:04 pm

    Ive enjoyed Julie’s website forever and had never read her weightless story in the salmon post. These meatballs I have had and can I tell you your photographs make me want to make them again! Beautiful and delicious! A definite win in my book!

    Reply
  7. Madi

    February 10, 2019 at 8:11 am

    I absolutely love anything with chipotles! I need to give this recipe a try ASAP!

    Reply
  8. Erin Parker

    February 10, 2019 at 10:42 am

    What a unique meatball! I’ve only had Italian-style meatballs, and I’ve gotta be honest: This twist with that chipotle sauce sounds INCREDIBLE. Sign me up for a serving or two of this goodness tonight!

    Reply
  9. Angela

    February 10, 2019 at 11:17 am

    That sauce sounds out of this world delicious!!! So much flavor in these meatballs- really looking forward to giving them a try soon!

    Reply
  10. Jennifer A Stewart

    February 10, 2019 at 12:45 pm

    I love everything Mexican and these meatballs were no exception! My instant pot surely got a workout this weekend with a few batches of these delicious meatballs!

    Reply
  11. Lori Vachon

    February 10, 2019 at 5:16 pm

    We’re a meatball lovin’ family and these look phenomenal! Can’t wait to give this recipe a try soon!

    Reply
  12. Kathy

    February 18, 2019 at 6:23 pm

    These look so good. I love chipotle and all the flavors in here!

    Reply
  13. Deanna

    February 19, 2019 at 3:19 pm

    Mmm I love meatballs!!! This sauce, OMG!!! It sounds amazing!

    Reply
  14. Karen (Back Road Journal)

    February 27, 2019 at 11:34 am

    I don’t think my original comment went through. Love Mexican food and like the idea of these meatballs…thanks to both of you for sharing the recipe.

    Reply
    • Sandra Shaffer

      February 27, 2019 at 6:45 pm

      Thank you, Karen. It’s a wonderful recipe. Super flavorful!

      Reply

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