tex-mex chili meatballs with zesty salsa

How To Make tex-mex chili meatballs with zesty salsa

• 1

  Heat the oven to 400 degrees.
• 2

  In 12\" skillet, over medium high heat, heat 1 tablespoon 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, chiles, bread crumbs, 1 tablespoon of each of cheeses and salt; using hands or wooden spoon, blend well.
• 5

  Shape mixture into 1 1/4\" 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 2 quart 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.
• 15

  Makes about 1 1/2 cups.
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