½ cup white onion (75 g), or yellow onion, chopped, divided
6 tablespoons cotija cheese, grated
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
¼ cup fresh cilantro (10 g), chopped
¼ cup fresh parsley leaf (10 g), chopped
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
6 cloves garlic, chopped
28 oz crushed tomato (400 g), 1 can
3 chipotles in adobo
12 slider buns, split horizontally
cotija cheese, to garnish
Jalapeño Aioli
1 cup mayonnaise (230 g)
6 tablespoons green jalapeño sauce, or more to taste
10 leaves mint
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
Nutrition Info
Calories 524
Fat 36g
Carbs 31g
Fiber 2g
Sugar 7g
Protein 16g
How to Make It
1. Step
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. Step
In a pan over medium heat, lightly brown the chorizo for about 5-7 minutes to cook out excess fat (it does not have to be cooked through).
3. Step
Remove the chorizo from heat and drain any excess oil.
4. Step
In a medium bowl, mix the chorizo, breadcrumbs, half of stock, poblano peppers, carrots, half of onions, Cotija cheese, egg, egg yolk, cilantro, parsley, salt and pepper.
5. Step
Use your hands to roll the mixture into approximately 12-16 golf ball-sized meatballs.
6. Step
Transfer the meatballs to a baking sheet and bake for about 20 minutes.
7. Step
In a dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat, add oil and sauté remaining onions and garlic until fragrant and translucent, about 5 minutes.
8. Step
Add the can of tomatoes and remaining stock. Tip: Adding the stock into the empty can will ensure you don’t waste any tomatoes that may be left behind.
9. Step
Add the chipotles in adobo and simmer about 5 minutes.
10. Step
Add the meatballs, cover with lid slightly ajar, and simmer for about 30 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through.
11. Step
While simmering, combine mayonnaise, jalapeño sauce, mint, salt, and pepper in a blender or food processor. Pulse until combined.
12. Step
Cut the slider buns in half. Spread the Jalapeño Aioli on the top half.
13. Step
Remove meatballs from skillet and place one on the bottom halves of each roll, then drizzle with some of the tomato sauce and sprinkle cheese on top.
14. Step
Sandwich the tops onto the meatballs and serve immediately.
