Mexican Meatballs

(from MMartin’s recipe box)

Source: Real Simple

Serves 4 people

Categories: Meat

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 16-ounce jar salsa

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 400° F.

  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large, preferably ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and jalapeño and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat; let cool.

  3. In a large bowl, combine the pork, bread crumbs, egg, salt, pepper, cumin, and onion mixture. Shape into 12 meatballs.

  4. Wipe out skillet, add the remaining oil, and heat over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides, about 7 minutes total.

  5. If not using an ovenproof skillet, transfer the meatballs to a baking dish. Pour the salsa over the top. Bake until cooked through, about 25 minutes.

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