Tex-Mex Chili Meatballs with Zesty Tomato Salsa

Name: Tex-Mex Chili Meatballs with Zesty Tomato Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 each onions small, diced,about 1/2 cup; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1 pound ground beef lean; 1 each eggs large; 1 can green chili peppers mild, drained and chopped; 1 3/4 cups bread crumbs fresh about 4 slices bread; ⅓ cup monterey jack cheese shredded; ⅓ cup cheddar cheese mild, shredded; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 6 each corn tortillas (6-inch) cut into wedges; 1 can salsa tomato, zesty; 1 head lettuce leaves or to taste, optional; 1 each tomatoes wedges, optional; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 each sweet red bell peppers cored, seeded and diced; 1 each green bell peppers cored, seeded and diced; 1 each onions medium, diced; 1 lClove garlic large, crushed; 2 each tomatoes large, ripe, diced; 1/2 teaspoon red hot pepper sauce hot

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 each onions small, diced,about 1/2 cup
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 pound ground beef lean
1 each eggs large
1 can green chili peppers mild, drained and chopped
1 3/4 cups bread crumbs fresh about 4 slices bread
⅓ cup monterey jack cheese shredded
⅓ cup cheddar cheese mild, shredded
3/4 teaspoon salt
6 each corn tortillas (6-inch) cut into wedges
1 can salsa tomato, zesty
1 head lettuce leaves or to taste, optional
1 each tomatoes wedges, optional
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 each sweet red bell peppers cored, seeded and diced
1 each green bell peppers cored, seeded and diced
1 each onions medium, diced
1 lClove garlic large, crushed
2 each tomatoes large, ripe, diced
1/2 teaspoon red hot pepper sauce hot

1
Heat the oven to 400F (200C).
2
In 12 inch skillet, over medium high heat, heat 1tablespoon vegetable oil; add onion and chili powder; cook about 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion is tender and coated with chili powder.
3
Remove onion to large bowl; wipe skillet clean.
4
To bowl with onion, add beef, egg, chilies, bread crumbs, 1 tablespoon of each of the cheeses and salt; using hands or wooden spoon, blend well.
5
Shape mixture into 1 1/4 inch balls.
6
In skillet over medium-high heat, heat remaining 2 tablespoon oil; add meat mixture; cook 15 minutes, turning frequently, until well browned on all sides and cooked through.
7
Meanwhile, place tortilla chips in single layer on jelly-roll pan; bake 10 minutes until crisp and golden.
8
Prepare Zesty Tomato Salsa.
9
To serve: Spoon meatballs into center of large serving platter; sprinkle with remaining Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese.
10
Arrange tomato wedges and lettuce around meatballs if desired.
11
Serve with tortilla chips and salsa.
12
ZESTY TOMATO SALSA: In a saucepan over medium high heat, heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; add 1 each red and green bell pepper, cored, seeded and diced (about 2 cups), 1 medium size onion, diced (about 3/4 cup) and 1 large clove garlic, crushed.
13
Cook about 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender.
14
Stir in 2 large fresh, ripe tomatoes, diced (about 2 cups) and 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper sauce; cook 1 minute longer until heated through.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 each onions small, diced,about 1/2 cup, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, 1 pound ground beef lean, and more.

Yes, Tex-Mex Chili Meatballs with Zesty Tomato Salsa falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!