Tex-Mex Spicy Meatballs Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 cup packaged plain breadcrumbs
1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
2 eggs
2 tbsp dried onion flakes
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp garlic salt
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 cup beef broth
3/4 cup chili sauce , such as heinz brand

Directions:

Heat oven to 350 degrees; line baking sheet with nonstick aluminum foil.
In small bowl, combine bread crumbs and milk.
Let stand until bread crumbs absorb the milk.
In large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumb mixture, eggs, dried minced onion, cumin, oregano, garlic salt and cayenne pepper.
Mix with clean hands until combined.
Form into 30 meatballs, each about 1 inch in diameter; place on prepared baking sheet.
Bake meatballs at 350 degree for 20 minutes.
In large skillet, mix together broth and chili sauce.
Add meatballs and simmer, covered, over medium heat for 10 minutes.
Stir occasionally.
Remove cover; cook 5 minutes longer.
Makes 30 meatballs.
Make Ahead: Can be made ahead, cooked, covered and refrigerated for 1-2 days; reheat before serving.
To transport, place in an insulated container.
Serve within 2 hours (within 1 hour if outside temperature is above 90 degrees).

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	187.86 Kcal (787 kJ)
Calories from fat	50.15 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.57g	9%
Cholesterol	93.95mg	31%
Sodium	556.55mg	23%
Potassium	474.93mg	10%
Total Carbs	10.23g	3%
Sugars	4.36g	17%
Dietary Fiber	1.89g	8%
Protein	21.59g	43%
Vitamin C	5.1mg	8%
Iron	2.6mg	14%
Calcium	51.6mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	102.18 Kcal (428 kJ)
Calories from fat	27.28 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.03g	9%
Cholesterol	51.1mg	31%
Sodium	302.71mg	23%
Potassium	258.32mg	10%
Total Carbs	5.56g	3%
Sugars	2.37g	17%
Dietary Fiber	1.03g	8%
Protein	11.74g	43%
Vitamin C	2.8mg	8%
Iron	1.4mg	14%
Calcium	28.1mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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