Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Line a baking sheet with foil and set aside.
3. In a small pot, heat the oil over medium heat. 
4. Add the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes, until fragrant.
5. Add the chipotle chile and cook for another minute.
6. Add the crushed tomatoes, 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper, and 1/4 cup water and cover the pot.
7. Cook, stirring occasionally for about 20 minutes while you make the meatballs. As it cooks, the sauce should become milder, and should also reduce a bit.
8. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef (or turkey), egg, bread crumbs, onion, bell pepper, cilantro and 1 tsp each salt and pepper.
9. Use your (clean) hands to mix well.
10. Shape heaping tablespoons of the meat mixture into balls, and arrange on the foil-lined baking sheet.
11. Bake for 11-13 minutes or until cooked through but still tender.
12. To serve, spoon the sauce into a large serving dish, or onto individual dishes, and top with the meatballs and a sprinkling of chopped cilantro.