Mariachi Meatballs Recipe

Name: Mariachi Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef, Ground; 1 cup corn chips, Crushed; 1/2 cup milk; 1 large egg, Slightly Beaten; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 1/2 tablespoons unbleached flour; 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine; 2 cups onions, Sliced; 1 clove garlic, Crushed; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon powdered cumin; 1 (19 ounce) can tomatoes, Undrained; 1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, Drained; 1/2 cup ripe olives, Sliced

Servings: persons

2 lbs beef, Ground
1 cup corn chips, Crushed
1/2 cup milk
1 large egg, Slightly Beaten
2 teaspoons salt
2 1/2 tablespoons unbleached flour
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
2 cups onions, Sliced
1 clove garlic, Crushed
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon powdered cumin
1 (19 ounce) can tomatoes, Undrained
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, Drained
1/2 cup ripe olives, Sliced

1
In large bowl, lightly combine ground beef with corn chips, milk, egg and 1 t salt.
2
Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
3
Shape into 15 meatballs, using 2 Rounded Tablespoons meat mixture for each.
4
Lightly roll meatballs in 2 T Flour, coating completely.
5
In large frying-pan, cook meatballs in hot butter, half at a time, stirring until evenly browned.
6
Remove meatballs from frying-pan as they are browned.
7
In same frying-pan, cook onion and garlic about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8
In small bowl, combine remaining 1/2 T flour and 1 t salt, chili powder and cumin.
9
Stir into onions.
10
Add tomatoes, green chilies and olives.
11
Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; reduce heat, cover tightly and cook slowly for 30 minutes.
12
Add meatballs to tomato mizture, cover tightly and cook slowly for 20 minutes.
13
Uncover and continue cooking slowly 10 minutes.
14
Serve meatballs and sauce over hot rice.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs beef, Ground, 1 cup corn chips, Crushed, 1/2 cup milk, 1 large egg, Slightly Beaten, and more.

Yes, Mariachi Meatballs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mariachi Meatballs

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