Southwest Meatball Supper Recipe

Name: Southwest Meatball Supper
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 medium onions diced; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 pound ground beef, lean; 1/2 cup bread crumbs fine, dry; 1 large eggs; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 16 ounces taco sauce mild; 1 large tomatoes fresh, cut into bite size chunks; 1 small iceberg lettuce head, cored and shredded; 1/4 cup monterey jack cheese coarsely grated; 1 small avocados ripe, peeled, pitted, sliced; 1 x basil fresh

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onions diced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 pound ground beef, lean
1/2 cup bread crumbs fine, dry
1 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
16 ounces taco sauce mild
1 large tomatoes fresh, cut into bite size chunks
1 small iceberg lettuce head, cored and shredded
1/4 cup monterey jack cheese coarsely grated
1 small avocados ripe, peeled, pitted, sliced
1 x basil fresh

1
In 10 inch skillet, over medium high heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil; add onion and chili powder;cook about 5 minutes, stirring frequently until onion is tender and well coated with chili powder.
2
Remove from heat; let cool slightly.
3
Spoon onion into large bowl;wipe out skillet.
4
Add ground beef, bread crumbs, egg and salt to onion in bowl;using hands or wooden spoon, blend well.
5
Shape mixture into 1inch balls.
6
To skillet, add remaining 2 tablespoons.
7
oil; heat over medium high heat.
8
Add meatballs;cook about 12 minutes until well browned on all sides and cooked through.
9
Stir in taco sauce and tomato;bring to boil.
10
Reduce heat to low;simmer 5 minutes to blend flavors.
11
To serve: Arrange bed of shredded lettuce over platter.
12
Spoon meatball mixture over lettuce; sprinkle with cheese, if desired.
13
Garnish with avocado slices and basil spring, if desired;serve with taco chips.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 medium onions diced, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 pound ground beef, lean, and more.

Yes, Southwest Meatball Supper 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Southwest Meatball Supper

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