Spicy Meatballs and Sausage Recipe

Name: Spicy Meatballs and Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 lb Italian sausage, sliced; 1 12 lbs lean ground beef; 1 cup chopped onion; ½ cup chopped green pepper; 1 -2 garlic clove, minced; 5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled; 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped (optional); 1 tablespoon chili powder; ½ teaspoon salt (to taste); ¼ teaspoon dried oregano; 2 ½ cups water; 1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, drained; hot cooked rice or hot cooked noodles

Servings: persons

12 lb Italian sausage, sliced
1 12 lbs lean ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped green pepper
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped (optional)
1 tablespoon chili powder
½ teaspoon salt (to taste)
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
2 ½ cups water
1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
hot cooked rice or hot cooked noodles

1
Brown sausage in a large pot; remove and set aside, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings.
2
Shape ground beef into 60 (3/4 inch) balls.
3
Saute meatballs in reserved drippings until browned, stirring gently.
4
Add in cooked sausage, bacon, jalapeno peppers, and seasonings.
5
Add in water and tomato paste, stirring gently.
6
Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
7
Stir in kidney beans; cover and simmer 15 minutes.
8
Serve over hot cooked rice or noodles.

390

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 12 lb Italian sausage, sliced, 1 12 lbs lean ground beef, 1 cup chopped onion, ½ cup chopped green pepper, and more.

Yes, Spicy Meatballs and Sausage 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.

Spicy Meatballs and Sausage

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