Ingredients

For the Meatballs

• 1 lb ground beef (80% lean, 20% fat)

• ¼ cup white rice, rinsed and drained

• 3 tbsp masa harina

• ¼ white onion, minced

• ¼ cup fresh cilantro, minced

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 tsp garlic powder

• 2 tsp onion powder

• 1 tsp Mexican oregano, crushed

• 2 tsp ground black pepper

• 1 tsp ground cumin

• 1 tbsp salt

For the Chipotle Sauce

• 6 Roma tomatoes

• ¼ small white onion

• 3 garlic cloves, peeled

• 1 tbsp chicken bouillon

• ½ tsp Mexican oregano, crushed

• 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, plus 1 tbsp adobo sauce (add more for more spice)

• 1 cup water

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• Salt, to taste

To Serve

• Chopped cilantro

• Sliced avocado

• Corn tortillas

• Mexican rice (optional)