Meatballs:

• 1 pound lean ground beef (about 90% lean)
• 1/2 pound ground pork
• 1/3 cup white or yellow onion, diced small
• 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely diced
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup crushed Ritz Crackers (seasoned bread crumbs or crushed Fritos may be substituted)
• 3–4 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1–2 teaspoons cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, for browning
• Fresh cilantro, finely minced, for garnish

Chipotle Enchilada Sauce:

• 1 (15-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
• 2–3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce OR 1/4 cup chipotle sauce
• 1/4 cup white or yellow onion, diced small
• 2–3 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano (regular oregano may be substituted)
• 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth (plus more as needed for consistency)