Merry Meatballs

 

1

lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef

1

medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)

1

egg

1/3

cup Progresso® plain bread crumbs

1/4

cup milk

1/4

teaspoon salt

1/8

teaspoon pepper

1 1/2

cups Old El Paso® Thick 'n Chunky salsa (from 16-oz jar)

2

medium green onions, thinly sliced (2 tablespoons), if desired

• 1 Heat oven to 400°F. In medium bowl, mix all ingredients except salsa and green onions. Shape into thirty 1-inch balls. Place in ungreased 13x9-inch pan.
• 2 Bake uncovered about 15 minutes or until no longer pink in center and thermometer inserted in center reads 160°F.
• 3 In 2-quart saucepan, heat salsa and meatballs to boiling, stirring occasionally; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 15 minutes or until salsa and meatballs are hot. Sprinkle with green onions. Serve hot.