Mexican Meatballs - Albondiguitas |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Have these either as a little meatball appetizer or in a tortilla similar to a souvlaki; either way is great. Ingredients:
5 jalapeno peppers (or other preferred chiles) |
1 lb lean ground beef |
1 egg |
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs |
1/4 cup milk |
1/4 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded |
1 medium onion, chopped |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper |
salsa (your choice) |
tortilla (flour or corn) (optional) |
chopped fresh cilantro (optional) |
queso fresco (optional) |
Directions:
1. Stem chiles, and chop finely to ensure best distribution throughout meat; remove seeds if desired.
2. In a mixing bowl, mix chiles, meat, egg, bread crumbs, milk, cheese, onions, salt and pepper.
3. Shape mixture into meatballs, by the teaspoonful, about 1-inch.
4. Place them on an ungreased baking pan with a lipped side, and bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.
5. Serve with salsa (as a dip), or with tortillas, cheese, chopped fresh cilantro, and salsa if desired (in a taco-like fashion).
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