Mexican Meatballs

I came across this recipe while surfing around the web. It looks delicious and I can't wait to try it :)

Mexican Meatballs

Makes 20 appetizer servings

Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs extra-lean ground beef
1 large egg
1/2 cup plain, dried bread crumbs
1/4 cup wheat germ
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1 1/4 tsp salt
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup water
1 can (28 oz.) tomatoes
1 chipotle chili in adobo
2 tsp canola oil
1 small onion, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro

In large bowl, mix ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, wheat germ, pepper, 1 teaspoon salt, one third of minced garlic and water until blended. With hands, shape meat mixture into 3/4-inch meatballs.
In blender at low speed, blend tomatoes with their juice and chipotle chili until smooth.

In 5-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring often. Stir in cumin and remaining minced garlic; cook 30 seconds. Stir in tomato mixture, chicken broth and 1/4 teaspoon salt; heat to boiling over high heat.

Add raw meatballs; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes. Place mixture in chafing dish and serve with cocktail picks. Sprinkle with cilantro.