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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 75 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Back in high school we did a project in our gym where we cooked food from all over the world. I made these delicious little things and they were an instant hit! I ended up on the front page of the newspaper after everything was said and done. Kids love it! I just make it less spicy for them! Ingredients:
2 lbs lean ground beef |
1 medium onion, finely chopped |
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped |
1 bunch flat leaf parsley, finely chopped (small bouquet) |
2 tablespoons cumin |
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger |
1/2-1 tablespoon tex-mex seasoning (depends how spicy you want it) |
1/4-1/2 cup italian seasoned breadcrumbs |
1 egg |
olive oil |
1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce |
1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes |
1/2 teaspoon tex-mex seasoning |
1 garlic clove, finely chopped |
Directions:
1. Mix the first 9 ingredients of the meatballs together.
2. Using a teaspoon for size, form the meatball and roll around in your hand. Place aside, once all meatballs are made, heat the olive oil in a pan and cook the meatballs until they are almost cooked through.
3. Then add the 3 ingredients for the sauce together and poor over meatballs, allow to simmer until meatballs are completely cooked.
4. Meat mixture should be prepared night before but I never do and it's just as good!
5. *I've also started cooking them in the oven and it's easier and just as tasty! I cook them 3/4 of the way then finish them in the sauce on the stove top or if I'm doing them for a party, throw them in the slow cooker with the sauce for a few hours. I even serve them in the slow cooker to keep them nice and warm.
6. * I LOVE garlic and the tex-mex spice. I always add more - If unsure how much to add, keep in mind you can always add a bit at a time into the sauce. I always enjoy a lot of sauce. I like to double the sauce, cook some garlic rice and serve everything on the rice.
7. Have fun with this! I always play with the spices and amounts. Let me know if you come up with something good!
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