Smoked Chorizo Meatballs

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Preparation info
  • Serves

    4-6

    people
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Chiles and Smoke: BBQ, Grilling, and Other Fire-Friendly Recipes with Spice and Flavor

By Brad Prose

Published 2023

  • About

One of my favorite dishes that my wife prepares is albóndigas, a Mexican meatball soup. She transforms the typically clear broth into a thicker, spicier version packed with fresh chipotles and tomatoes. We eventually took this idea to the grill to create smoked meatballs with a savory, spicy sauce. The combination of beef and spicy pork chorizo creates an incredibly juicy, savory meatball with a pop of herbs from the mint and cilantro. A skillet of sauce is cooked alongside the meatb