Meatballs in Spicy-Sweet Sauce

• 8 ounces ground pork
• 8 ounces ground beef (I use beef) or 8 ounces ground lamb (I use beef)
• 6 tablespoons cooked rice or 6 tablespoons tortilla chips, crush
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 12 finely chopped onions
• 5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 12 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 pinch ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons raisins
• 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar or 1 tablespoon wine vinegar
• 14 ounces canned tomatoes, drained & chopped
• 12 ounces beef stock
• 1 -2 tablespoon mild chili peppers or 1 -2 tablespoon dried ancho chile powder
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or 1 tablespoon of fresh mint
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 sweet potatoes, peeled, cut small chunks
• salt and pepper
• grated cheese, to serve

1. Mix meat with rice or crushed tortilla chips, egg, half the onion, half the garlic, cumin, cinnamon, and raisins.
2. Divide the mixture into even-sized pieces and roll into balls.
3. Fry the balls in a non-stick skillet over med.
4. heat, adding a tiny bit of oil if necessary to help them brown.
5. Remove from the pan, set aside.
6. Place the brown sugar in a blender or food processor with the vinegar, tomatoes, stock, chili powder, paprika, and remaining onion and garlic.
7. Process, then stir in the chopped fresh herbs.
8. Set aside.
9. Heat the oil in the cleaned skillet, add the sweet potatoes, and cook till tender and golden.
10. Pour in the blended sauce and add the meatballs.
11. Cook for about 10 min until the meatballs are heated through and the flavors have combined.
12. Season with salt and pepper.
13. Serve with grated cheese if desired.

ground pork, ground beef, rice, egg, onions, garlic, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, raisins, brown sugar, cider vinegar, tomatoes, beef, chili peppers, paprika, parsley, vegetable oil, sweet potatoes, salt, grated cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/meatballs-in-spicy-sweet-sauce-190467 (may not work)