Super Spicy Mexican Meatballs

Posted December 29, 2011 By Janice Super Spicy Mexican Meatballs

I know, I know…more meatballs.  But I needed a good recipe for yesterday that would keep me on track.  Oh my god, these were spicy (easy to make them less!) and delicious!  I ate about a half a pound.  Oh well…as long as you’re following the diet, eat away!!

SUPER SPICY MEXICAN MEATBALLS

1 1/4 lb ground turkey
1/2 cup oak bran
1 egg
1 jalapeno, chopped
1/2 small onion, chopped
six slices of spicy carrots, chopped (i find mine by the cheese in the refrigerated section but you can find them canned by the salsa too!)
2 lite string cheeses, chopped
1 T of adobo sauce from a can of chipotle peppers
1/2 cup fat free cottage cheese
1 t salt
1/2 t ancho chili powder
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

Mix all ingredients by hand, careful not to handle too much.  Make 4 dozen small meatballs and bake at 400 for 15 minutes.  Remove and brush Chipotle-Maple Sauce on them and bake for another 5 minutes.  Serve with extra sauce.

CHIPOTLE-MAPLE SAUCE

1/4 cup sugar free maple syrup
1 4 oz can chipotle peppers

Pulse in a food processor or blender until well blended and chunks are gone.  Save extra sauce in the fridge.

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