CHICKEN ANCESTRAL MEATBALLS WITH SMOKY TOMATO SAUCE

Force of Nature
CHICKEN ANCESTRAL MEATBALLS WITH SMOKY TOMATO SAUCE

INGREDIENTS:

● 1 lb Force of Nature Ground Chicken Ancestral Blend
● 1-2 tbsp avocado oil mayo
● 1 tbsp chili powder
● 1 tbsp garlic powder
● salt
● 1/2 yellow onion, finely diced
● 2 cloves of garlic, minced
● 1 tbsp tomato paste
● 1/2 cup tomato puree
● 2 chipotles in adobo (seeded and chopped) + 1 tbsp adobo sauce
● 1 cup FOND Bone Broth - Spring Clean Flavor
● 2 tsp cumin
● 2 tsp chili powder
● 1 tsp garlic powder
● 1 tsp black pepper

    PREPARATION: 

    1. Pre-heat oven to 400
    2. Mix together the chicken, mayo, spices, and salt in a big bowl, folding everything into the chicken gently once everything is incorporated, you will have a very wet mixture.
    3. Using a cookie scoop, scoop balls of the mixture onto a lightly oiled baking sheet
    4. Bake for 15 min or so until cooked through
    5. In a saucepan, heat a few tbsp of olive oil over medium heat
    6. Add in your yellow onion, and cook for a few minutes until translucent
    7. Add in your minced garlic, and cook for another minute or so.
    8. Add in your spices and stir to coat the onions and garlic.
    9. Add in the tomato paste, chopped chipotle chiles, adobo, tomato puree, and broth.
    10. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until it has a sauce-like consistency (about 10 minutes).
    11. Add in a splash of vinegar and salt to taste.
    12. In a bowl over white rice, add a few of the meatballs, and spoon a generous portion of the sauce over it them.
    13. Top with fresh cilantro, thinly sliced white onion, Mexican crema, cotija cheese, or any other desired toppings.
    14. Enjoy!
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