Description
Tender meatballs baked to perfection with a smoky chipotle glaze. These meatballs are juicy, flavorful, and perfect for a weeknight dinner or as a party appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, onion, chipotle peppers, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, milk, and cilantro. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.
- While the meatballs bake, mix ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl to make the glaze.
- Brush the glaze over the meatballs and return to the oven for 5 more minutes.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef for a firmer texture.
- Adjust the amount of chipotle peppers to control the spice level.
- You can make the meatballs ahead and refrigerate them before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: baked meatballs, chipotle, smoky, juicy, easy dinner