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Source: Sue L |
Total Carbohydrates: 2 per serving Servings: 36 |
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Mexican Meatballs |
Prep Time: 40 Min |
5 jalapeno peppers (or other preferred chilies)
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
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
salsa (your choice)
tortillas (flour or corn) (optional) increase carb count if added
chopped fresh cilantro (optional) increase carb count if added
queso fresco (optional) increase carb count if added
1. Stem chilies, and chop finely to ensure best distribution throughout meat;
remove seeds if desired. In a mixing bowl, mix chilies, meat, egg, bread
crumbs, milk, cheese, onions, salt and pepper. Shape mixture into meatballs, by
the teaspoonful, about 1-inch.
2. 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.
3. Serve with salsa (as a dip), or with tortillas, cheese, chopped fresh
cilantro, and salsa if desired (in a taco-like fashion). Increase carb count if
added
1 meatball (Calculated w/o optional items) equals: Calories 38 (Calories from
Fat 20)...Total Fat 2.2g (Saturated Fat 0.9g, Polyunsat. Fat 0.1g, Monounsat.
Fat 0.9g)...Cholesterol 14mg...Sodium 21mg...Potassium 44mg...Carbohydrate 1.6g
... Dietary Fiber 0.2g...Protein 2.9g