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Tamale Meatballs
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 12
A different type of appetizer meatball...this one with the flavors and kick of hot tamales. :)
Ingredients:
1 1/2lb ground beef
1/2lb ground pork
2 1/2 cups corn bread crumbs
1 egg
8oz spicy tomato juice cocktail, divided
14oz tomato sauce, divided
1t canned jalapenos, drained and diced
1 small onion, grated
salt and pepper
couple t fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup queso fresco, shredded
Directions:
1. Combine all ingredients other than half each of the Tomato juice and sauce.
2. Form into small meatballs and arrange on wire rack, over cookie sheet.
3. Bake at 350 for about 20 minutes.
4. Serve either fondue style by heating the remaining juice and sauce and a bit of salt and pepper and dipping meatballs into it.
5. Or, you can put them in a slow cooker, cover with the remaining tomato mixture and keep on warm
6. Or, put back into a 9X13 and top with the sauce and bake another few minutes to warm through.
By RecipeOfHealth.com