Mexicali Meatballs Recipe

Name: Mexicali Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 unsalted saltine crackers; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder; 1 pinch red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons milk; 1 egg, beaten; 1 tablespoon minced onion; 1 tablespoon minced green pepper; 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 clove garlic, minced; ¼ cup onion, finely chopped; ¼ cup celery, finely chopped; 1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 (10 ounce) can beef broth; 1 (10 ounce) can water; ¾ cup tomato sauce; pepper, to taste; 1 teaspoon chili powder; ½ teaspoon ground cumin

Servings: persons

12 unsalted saltine crackers
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
1 pinch red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons milk
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon minced onion
1 tablespoon minced green pepper
1 lb lean ground beef
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ cup onion, finely chopped
¼ cup celery, finely chopped
1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 (10 ounce) can beef broth
1 (10 ounce) can water
¾ cup tomato sauce
pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin

1
For meatballs: Make crumbs of crackers.
2
Combine crackers, salt, chili powder, pepper flakes, milk, and egg.
3
Stir in onions and green pepper.
4
Add ground beef and mix well.
5
Form into 30-35 meatballs.
6
Heat oil in a skillet.
7
Add meatballs and fry over medium heat until done.
8
Remove from pan.
9
Drain grease from pan and wipe out with a paper towel.
10
For the sauce: Heat oil in same skillet meatballs were cooked in.
11
Saute garlic, onion, and celery until soft.
12
Stir in the flour.
13
Gradually stir in the beef broth, stirring well.
14
Stir in tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, and pepper.
15
Cook until well combined and bubbly.
16
Add meatballs.
17
Simmer, uncovered, 15-20 minutes, until sauce is a suitable consistency.

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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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 unsalted saltine crackers, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder, 1 pinch red pepper flakes, and more.

Yes, Mexicali 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.

Mexicali Meatballs

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