Appetizer for 5

Mole Verde Meatball Sandwiches

Name: Mole Verde Meatball Sandwiches
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 lb ground pork; 1/2 large onion; 2 cloves garlic; 1 jalapeño (optional); 1 large egg; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1/2 tsp paprika; 1/4 tsp ground cloves; 2 cups chicken broth; 1/2 cup mole verde paste; 6 hoagie rolls; 1/2 cup queso fresco

$10.71for 450 minServes 5

Pork meatballs simmer in chicken broth and mole verde, then fill toasted rolls with queso fresco.

Photo: holajalapeno.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Ground pork, 1 lb$4.49/lb typical	1 lb	$4.49Typical price
	Onions, 0.25 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.25 lb	$0.32Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
	Poblano and other fresh chiles, 0.5$0.60 each typical	0.5	$0.30Typical price
	Eggs, 1$0.30 each typical	1	$0.30Typical price
	Bread crumbs, 1 oz$0.14/oz typical	1 oz	$0.14Typical price
	Broth, 17 oz$0.07/oz typical	17 oz	$1.16Typical price
	Bagels, 6$0.70 each typical	6	$4.20Typical price
	Blue cheese, 2 oz$0.80/oz typical	2 oz	$1.60Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$13.39

Swaps

Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap bread crumbs for stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Salt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsRelish, dressings, steak sauce

Not included in the cost.

50 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
5servings as written
$$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$2.68 per serving$10.71 for 4

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Ingredients

1 lb ground pork
1/2 large onion
2 cloves garlic
1 jalapeño (optional)
1 large egg
1 tsp kosher salt
1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp ground cloves
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup mole verde paste
6 hoagie rolls
1/2 cup queso fresco

Steps

Heat the oven to 425 F and line a baking sheet with oil.
Mix pork, onion, garlic, jalapeño, egg, salt, panko, paprika, and cloves in a bowl.
Shape the mixture into meatballs, place them on the sheet, and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until they reach 160 F.
Simmer the broth and mole verde paste in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes.
Add the cooked meatballs and simmer for 5 minutes, turning them in the sauce.
Toast the rolls in the warm oven for 3 minutes, then fill them with meatballs, sauce, and queso fresco.

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