- Food Processor: An essential tool for chopping vegetables, herbs, and mixing ingredients quickly and efficiently; Great for preparing meatballs by combining ground meats with breadcrumbs and seasonings.
- Mixing Bowls (Set): A set of sturdy bowls is perfect for mixing the meatball ingredients; They can handle large volumes, making them ideal for prepping several servings at once.
- Measuring Cups/Spoons: Accurate measuring tools are crucial in cooking to ensure the right balance of ingredients for your recipe.
- Large Pot or Dutch Oven: Useful for simmering sauces or melting cheese on top of the meatballs after they've been cooked; Suitable for sautéing vegetables that accompany your dish.
- Baking Sheet (with Silicone Liner): Ideal for baking, this sheet allows you to easily transfer and flip the meatballs without sticking; A silicone liner prevents direct contact with oils or sauces.
- Wooden Spoon Set: Durable wooden spoons are excellent for stirring ingredients in pots without scratching surfaces.
- Collapsible Cooling Rack: After baking or simmering meatballs, a collapsible cooling rack helps keep them at an even temperature; Prevents sogginess from being in contact with other surfaces while cooling.
- Sharp Chef's Knife and Cutting Board: Essential for prepping ingredients like onions, garlic, herbs, or any vegetables required by your recipe; Ensures clean cuts to reduce prep time.
- Meat Tenderizer (or Mallet): Useful for tenderizing meatballs made from lean meats; Achieves a softer texture within the meatball.
- Oven-Safe Cooking Dish or Casserole: Versatile dish that can be used both on the stovetop and oven for baking Chipotle Meatballs in sauce.
- Digital Kitchen Scale: For precise ingredient measurements; Helpful when scaling recipes up or down.
1/3 cup whole milk
1/3 cup fine dry bread crumbs
6 bacon slices, chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 tablespoon finely chopped seeded canned chipotles in adobo
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons water
3/4 pound ground pork
1/2 pound ground veal
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
Equipment: about 16 (6-inch) wooden skewers, soaked in water
Garnish: lime wedges
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