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Spicy Meatballs

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  • Prep 35 min
  • Total 1 hr 5 min
  • Servings 36
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Add spicy appetizers to your family’s meal. Serve warm meatballs ready in about an hour.
By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated May 20, 2010
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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.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

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

Nutrition

40 Calories, 3g Total Fat, 3g Protein, 0g Total Carbohydrate, 0g Sugars

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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