MEATBALLS 1 pound ground pork 1 pound ground beef 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 2 cloves garlic -- chopped 3 eggs 1/4 cup bread crumbs salt and pepper -- to taste CHIPOTLE SAUCE 6 chipotle chiles -- pickled or en adobo 6 medium tomatoes -- roasted & peeled 1 cup chicken broth 2 cloves garlic 3 cumin seeds 1 tablespoon dried oregano 2 tablespoons lard salt and pepper -- to taste Combine the pork, beef, ground cumin, garlic, eggs, bread crumbs, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix well. Shape the mixture into medium-size meatballs. Cook the meatballs in the Chipotle Sauce for about 25 minutes. To make chipotle sauce combine chiles, tomatoes, broth, garlic, cumin seeds, and oregano. Strain. Sauté the puree in light lard and season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring sauce to a boil.
