Chipotle Tuna Meatballs

Name: Chipotle Tuna Meatballs
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Internacional
Ingredients: 1 cup canned tuna, drained; 1/3 cups onion, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon garlic, finely chopped; 1/4 cups fresh cilantro, finely chopped; 1/4 cups breadcrumbs; 1 egg; 1/3 cups asadero cheese, in cubes; 5 tomatoes; 1/4 onions; 1 clove garlic; 3 tablespoons chipotle chile; 1 tablespoon oregano, dry; 1/2 cups chicken broth; vegetable oil; salt; pepper; fresh oregano

Sophia Rivera

Here’s how to make Chipotle Tuna Meatballs. This recipe is very easy, as you only need canned tuna to prepare it. Meatballs are generally made from ground beef with a tomato broth. You can cook this easy recipe as part of your daily menu and increase the amount of fish you consume, along with its benefits.

These Chipotle Tuna Meatballs are a perfect healthy recipe, as they contain omega 3 from the tuna, vitamin C from the chipotle, and fiber from the tomato.

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 11-10-2018

Preparation

20 mins

Low

In a bowl, mix the tuna with the onion, garlic, cilantro, breadcrumbs, and egg. On a cutting board, form the meatballs using your hands, inserting a cube of cheese in the center, seal perfectly, and set aside. For the sauce, blend the tomatoes with the onion, garlic, chipotle pepper, oregano, and chicken broth. Set aside. In a medium skillet, sear the meatballs with a little oil and add the sauce, cook for 15 minutes, adjust seasoning. Serve with oregano.

Nutritional information

* Information per 100g serving, percentage of daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Energy

105.4

kcal

5.27%

Carbohydrate, by difference

6.1

2.03%

Protein

8.3

16.6%

Total lipid (fat)

7.69%

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Tips

To ensure your meatballs turn out perfect, you can bake them instead of searing them in the pan, so they won't deform. Then add them to the sauce and cook for a few minutes to integrate the flavors.

Chipotle Tuna Meatballs

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