Southwest Meatball Salad Recipe

Name: Southwest Meatball Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 lb ground sirloin; 12 fine dry breadcrumb; 1 egg; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 (16 ounce) jar mild taco sauce; 4 cups salad greens; chopped tomato, 1 large; 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 lb ground sirloin
12 fine dry breadcrumb
1 egg
½ teaspoon salt
1 (16 ounce) jar mild taco sauce
4 cups salad greens
chopped tomato, 1 large
1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese

1
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat.
2
Add onion and chili powder; cook about 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently until onion is tender and well coated with chili powder.
3
Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
4
Spoon onion into large bowl; wipe out skillet and set aside.
5
To the onions, add ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, and salt; blend well.
6
Shape mixture into 1-inch balls.
7
To skillet, add 2 tablespoons oil and heat over medium-high heat.
8
Add meatballs and cook until well browned on all sides.
9
Stir in taco sauce and tomato; bring to a boil.
10
Reduce heat and simmer 5-10 minutes.
11
To serve: On individual plates, arrange lettuce; spoon meat ball mixture over lettuce; sprinkle with cheese.
12
Serve immediately.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, 2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 lb ground sirloin, and more.

Yes, Southwest Meatball Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Southwest Meatball Salad

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