Ingredients:
3 Tablespoon Vegetable oil |
1 small Onion,diced,about 1/2 cup |
1/2 Teaspoon Chili powder |
1 pound Lean ground beef |
1 large Egg |
4 Ounces mild green chilies, Drained and chopped |
1 3/4 cup Fresh bread crumbs, about 4 Slices bread |
1/3 cup Shredded Monterey Jack |
1 recipe Zesty Tomato Salsa |
6 tortillas Corn tortillas, half 10 oz. Pkg., cut into wedges |
1 bunch Lettuce leaves, optional |
2 medium Tomato wedges, optional |
1 Tablespoon Vegetable oil |
1 medium Red pepper, cored, seeded And diced (about 2 cups) |
1 medium Green bell pepper, cored, Seeded and diced (about 2 Cups) |
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1 medium Onion, diced (about 3/4 cup) |
1 Clove garlic crushed |
2 large Ripe tomatoes, diced (about 2 cups) |
1/2 Teaspoon Hot red pepper sauce |
1/3 cup Shredded mild Cheddar Cheese |
3/4 Teaspoon Salt |
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Preparation / Directions:
Heat the oven to 400 degrees.In 12" skillet,over medium high heat, heat 1
tbsp. vegetable oil;add onion and chili powder;cook about 10
minutes,stirring frequently,until onion is tender and coated with chili
powder.Remove onion to large bowl;wipe skillet clean.To bowl with onion,add
beef,egg,chilies,bread crumbs,1 tbsp. of each of cheeses and salt;using
hands or wooden spoon,blend well.Shape mixture into 1 1/4" balls.In skillet
over medium-high heat,heat remaining 2 tbsp. oil;add meat mixture;cook 15
minutes,turning frequently,until well browned on all sides and cooked
through.Meanwhile,place tortilla chips in single layer on jelly-roll
pan;bake 10 minutes until crisp and golden.Prepare Zesty Tomato Salsa.To
serve:Spoon meatballs into center of large serving platter;sprinkle with
remaining Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese.Arrange tomato wedges and
lettuce around meatballs if desired.Serve with tortilla chips and
salsa.Makes 4 servings. ZESTY TOMATO SALSA: In a 2 qt. saucepan over medium
high heat,heat 1 tbsp.vegetable oil; add 1 each red and green bell
pepper,cored,seeded and diced (about 2 cups),1 medium size onion,diced
(about 3/4 cup) and 1 large clove garlic,crushed. Cook about 10
minutes,stirring frequently,until tender.Stir in 2 large fresh,ripe
tomatoes,diced (about 2 cups) and 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. hot red pepper sauce;cook
1 minute longer until heated through. Makes about 1 1/2 cups.
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