Mexican Meatballs - Albondiguitas

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 5 jalapeno peppers (or other preferred chiles)
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• salsa (your choice)
• tortilla (flour or corn) (optional)
• chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
• queso fresco (optional)

Recipe

• 1 stem chiles, and chop finely to ensure best distribution throughout meat; remove seeds if desired.
• 2 in a mixing bowl, mix chiles, meat, egg, bread crumbs, milk, cheese, onions, salt and pepper.
• 3 shape mixture into meatballs, by the teaspoonful, about 1-inch.
• 4 place them on an ungreased baking pan with a lipped side, and bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.
• 5 serve with salsa (as a dip), or with tortillas, cheese, chopped fresh cilantro, and salsa if desired (in a taco-like fashion).