Spiced Mole Meatballs With Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
2 None onions, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp dried oregano
28 oz can tomato puree
14 oz can diced tomatoes
2 tbsp 85% cocoa chocolate, grated
1/2 lb ground pork
1/2 lb ground beef
2 oz breadcrumbs
1 tbsp cilantro leaves, chopped, plus extra to serve
None None cooked rice, to serve

Preparation

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion, garlic, cumin and coriander 3-4 mins, until onion is tender. Transfer half onion mixture to a large bowl to cool. Add cinnamon to remaining onion mixture in pan. Stir over low heat 1 min, until fragrant. Mix in tomato puree, diced tomatoes and chocolate. Bring to a boil. Simmer 6-8 mins.
Meanwhile, add meat to cooled onion mixture, along with breadcrumbs and chopped cilantro. Season to taste and mix well. Roll tablespoons of the mixture into balls and add to simmering sauce. Simmer 12-15 mins, until cooked through. Serve meatballs with rice and extra cilantro.