Chipotle-Orange Bbq Meatballs
By: Helen Pitlick
Published: Thursday, December 3, 2009 - 4:08am

Ingredients




12 ounces lean ground beef
1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
 cup sliced scallions
1 large egg
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2/3 cup chipotle or regular barbecue sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/4 cu orange juice

Preparation

1 Using your hands, mix beef, chips, 1/3 cup of the cilantro, the scallions, egg, cumin, oregano and garlic in a medium bowl until well combined. Form into 30 balls (about 1 tbs each) 2 Coat a large nonstick skillet with nonstick spray; heat over medium heat. Add meatballs; increase heat to medium-high and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, turning frequently, until browned and cooked through. 3 Add barbecue sauce, orange zest and juice, and remaining cilantro to skillet. Cook, tossing, over low heat until meatballs are coated. Transfer to serving bowl and serve with toothpicks.

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From "Ground Rules" in the July 2009 Women's Day.