Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Set broiler to high and position the top rack 5 to 6 inches below the heat. Place the poblano pepper on a foil-lined baking sheet. Broil for 6 to 8 minutes, turning every 1 to 2 minutes with tongs, until the skin is blistered and blackened all over.
- Transfer the pepper immediately to a sealed zip-lock bag and let it steam for 10 minutes. Peel off the charred skin, remove the stem and seeds, and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick spray.
- Pulse the Fritos in a food processor until you have about 1/2 cup fine crumbs. Transfer to a large bowl, add the milk, stir, and let soak for a few minutes.
- Without rinsing the food processor, add the onion, garlic, cilantro, and roasted poblano. Pulse until finely chopped. Add to the bowl with the Fritos and stir to combine.
- Stir in the eggs, salt, and black pepper. Add the ground beef and fold together with your hands until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Roll into 1 1/2-inch meatballs, about 35 total. Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes until lightly browned on top.
- While the meatballs bake, combine the enchilada sauce, chicken broth, and sugar in a large pot. Bring to a simmer over high heat.
- Use a fork to transfer the baked meatballs to the sauce, scraping off excess fat. Bring to a boil then reduce to medium heat. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring gently along the edges only, until the sauce thickens. Serve hot.
Notes
For more heat, choose a spicy enchilada sauce. For a milder result, use mild sauce. Meatballs can be shaped up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerated raw. They also freeze well for up to 3 months in sauce. Serve as a dinner with rice and beans or as an appetizer with scoop Fritos and sour cream.
