Meatballs

Tea tonight.  If you don't want the heat, leave the chilli out, still tastes good.  I served this with spaghetti.

Meatballs with spicy chipotle tomato sauce

Mexican chipotle pepper paste gives this everyday pork supper a smoky, spicy flavour

Difficulty and servings

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Prep 25 mins
Cook 30 mins

1. In a small bowl, mix together the pork, breadcrumbs, egg, finely chopped onions and the chopped coriander leaves. Season, mix well and shape into small meatballs. Over a medium heat, add 1 tbsp of the oil to a large frying pan and brown the meatballs on all sides, then remove from the pan and set aside.
2. Add the remaining oil, sliced onion, garlic, coriander stems and some salt. Cook for 5 mins, then add the passata and chipotle paste. Pour in 100ml water and stir well, then simmer for 10 mins before adding the meatballs and cooking for a further 5 mins. Serve with potatoes or rice and scatter with the extra coriander leaves.