Scandanavian Meatballs Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 lb finely ground beef
1/2 lb finely ground pork
1/3 cup finely chopped white onion
2 tbsp flour
1 tbsp fresh cilantro minced
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1 egg beaten
3 tbsp vegetable oil
sauce
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 white onion chopped
2 garlic cloves chopped
1 cup tomato sauce
2 chipotles canned in adobo sauce stemmed and chopped
2 tbsp adobo sauce from chilies
1/2 cup beef broth
tortilla cups
6 flour tortillas
vegetable oil for frying
chopped lettuce

Directions:

Combine beef, pork, onion, flour, cilantro, oregano, cumin and egg.
Form into 1-1/2” balls then brown in oil then remove and keep warm.
To make sauce add oil to the pan and sauté onion and garlic until soft.
Add the remaining sauce ingredients then bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes until sauce has thickened.
Place sauce in a blender and puree until smooth.
Return sauce to pan then add meatballs and heat through.
To make tortilla cups pour oil to a depth of 3” and heat to 375.
Place a tortilla in the oil and let it float for a couple of seconds.
Press the center into the oil with a can or ladle to form a bowl and fry until crisp.
Remove and drain.
Place lettuce in each of the tortilla cups and top with meatballs and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	217.77 Kcal (912 kJ)
Calories from fat	144.24 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.03g	25%
Cholesterol	29.22mg	10%
Sodium	382.62mg	16%
Potassium	178.34mg	4%
Total Carbs	12.51g	4%
Sugars	2.02g	8%
Dietary Fiber	1.14g	5%
Protein	5.99g	12%
Vitamin C	1.9mg	3%
Iron	1mg	5%
Calcium	20.3mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	261.06 Kcal (1093 kJ)
Calories from fat	172.91 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.21g	25%
Cholesterol	35.03mg	10%
Sodium	458.68mg	16%
Potassium	213.79mg	4%
Total Carbs	14.99g	4%
Sugars	2.42g	8%
Dietary Fiber	1.37g	5%
Protein	7.18g	12%
Vitamin C	2.2mg	3%
Iron	1.2mg	5%
Calcium	24.3mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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