Spicy Meatballs

  • Prep 35 min
  • Total 1 hr 5 min
  • Servings 36

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 red jalapeño chile, seeded, finely chopped
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
  • 4 medium tomatoes, chopped (3 cups)*
  • 1 tablespoon dry red wine, if desired

Steps

  • 1
    In large bowl, mix beef, cheese, oregano, basil, garlic salt, pepper, egg and lemon juice. Shape mixture into 1-inch balls.
  • 2
    In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook garlic, chile and onion in oil about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion is tender. Add meatballs. Cook, turning occasionally, until meatballs are brown.
  • 3
    Stir in tomatoes and wine; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  • 1 can (28 oz) Italian-style (plum) tomatoes, well drained and chopped, can be substituted for the fresh tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Meatball
Calories
40
Calories from Fat
30
Total Fat
3g
5%
Saturated Fat
1g
4%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
15mg
5%
Sodium
25mg
1%
Potassium
65mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate
0g
0%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
0g
Protein
3g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
2%
2%
Vitamin C
2%
2%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
0
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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