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By Diana Rattray, About.com

Chili Meatballs

Chili Meatballs

Diana Rattray
These flavorful chili-seasoned meatballs are great with hot cooked rice or potatoes. Use diced tomatoes with chili seasonings, or add another teaspoon of chili powder and a little cumin and oregano to plain diced tomatoes.

Ingredients:

  • Meatballs:
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1/2 pound ground pork, or more ground beef
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped bell pepper, red or green
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 large egg, slightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 3/4 to 1 cup fine dry bread crumbs
  • .
  • Sauce:
  • 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) zesty chili style diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce

Preparation:

Line a shallow baking pan with foil. Heat oven to 425°.

Combine the meatball ingredients, adding enough bread crumbs to make a firm mixture. Shape into 1- to 1 1/2-inch meatballs and arrange in one layer in the prepared pan. Bake for about 15 minutes. Remove and turn the meatballs; return to the oven and bake for 15 minutes longer.

Meanwhile, combine the sauce ingredients in a large saucepan. With a slotted spoon or tongs, add the meatballs to the sauce. Cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Serve with hot cooked rice, with freshly baked cornbread and cooked beans on the side, if desired.
Serves 6.

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Incredibly tasteFebruary 07, 2008By Manycarats
"This recipe is great - my husband and I loved it. I served it over black beans and as a main dish."

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