Oven-Baked Mexican Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• ½ chipotle chili canned in adobo sauce, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 cup plain bread crumbs
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• Salt and pepper
• 1 pound ground chuck
• + 4 more ingredients
• • 1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro

Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat to 475°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. In a large bowl, combine meat, egg, tomato paste, bread crumbs, 2 garlic cloves, cilantro, chili powder and 1 tsp. salt; mix with your hands to combine well. Form into 1 1/2-inch meatballs and place on...

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