Meatballs in Chipotle Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 ½ pounds ground pork
• 1 medium onion, coarsely grated and squeezed firmly to remove excess liquid
• 1 small zucchini, coarsely grated and squeezed firmly to remove excess liquid
• 1 large egg
• ¼ cup dried breadcrumbs
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• + 5 more ingredients
• • Coarse salt and ground pepper
  • 1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, with juice
  • 1-2 chipotle chiles in adobo
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Cooked rice and chopped fresh cilantro, for serving (optional)

1. In a medium bowl, combine pork, onion, zucchini, egg, breadcrumbs, oregano, cumin, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; mix well with a fork. Form into 16 (2-inch) balls; transfer to a plate, and place in freezer until firm, 10 to 15 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, combine tomatoes and chile...

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