Chili Meatballs Recipe

Name: Chili Meatballs Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Tex-Mex,American
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef; 1/2 pound ground pork, or more ground beef; 1/2 cup finely chopped onions; 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro; 1/2 cup finely chopped red or green bell pepper; 1/4 cup ketchup; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 large egg, slightly beaten; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 3/4 to 1 cup fine dry breadcrumbs; 2 (14.5-ounce) cans zesty chili-style diced tomatoes; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce

A spicy meatball dish, featuring ground beef or pork seasoned with chili powder and cumin, pairs well with rice or potatoes.

⭐ 3.9 (8 reviews) Prep: 15 minCook: 50 minTotal: 65 minYields: 6 servings

Category Tags:

Dinner Entree

Cuisine Tags:

Tex-Mex American

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425 F and line a shallow baking pan with foil.
Combine all meatball ingredients, adding sufficient breadcrumbs to create a firm mixture.
Form 1 to 1 1/2-inch meatballs and arrange them in a single layer in the prepared pan.
Bake for 15 minutes, then turn the meatballs and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine the sauce ingredients in a large saucepan.
Add the baked meatballs to the sauce using a slotted spoon or tongs, then cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
Serve with hot cooked rice, optionally with cornbread and cooked beans.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 398 kcal

Carbohydrate: 21 g

Cholesterol: 134 mg

Fiber: 2 g

Protein: 36 g

Saturated Fat: 7 g

Sodium: 976 mg

Sugar: 6 g

Fat: 19 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g