Southwest Style Meatballs Recipe
Summary
Ingredients
| Oil | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Onion | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs), chopped | |
| Green bell pepper | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs), chopped | |
| Tomato sauce | 1 Can (10oz) | |
| Red kidney beans | 1 Can (10oz), drained | |
| Brown sugar | 2 Teaspoon | |
| Chili powder | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Garlic powder | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
| Oregano leaves | 1/4 Teaspoon, crushed | |
| Cumin | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
| 12 frozen Make-Ahead Meatballs | ||
| Monterey Jack | 2 Ounce, shredded | |
Directions
Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.
Add onion and bell pepper; cook and stir until onion is tender.
Stir in remaining ingredients except cheese; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until meatballs are thoroughly heated, stirring and turning meatballs occasionally.
Serve meatballs with hot cooked rice, if desired.
Sprinkle with cheese.
MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:
Thaw meatballs as directed in tip for Make-Ahead Meatballs.
Omit oil.
In 2-quart microwave-safe casserole, combine onion and bell pepper.
Cover tightly.
Microwave on HIGH for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
Stir in remaining ingredients except cheese; cover.
Microwave on HIGH for 6 to 8 minutes or until meatballs are thoroughly heated, stirring once halfway through cooking.
Serve meatballs with hot cooked rice, if desired.
Sprinkle with cheese.
Add onion and bell pepper; cook and stir until onion is tender.
Stir in remaining ingredients except cheese; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until meatballs are thoroughly heated, stirring and turning meatballs occasionally.
Serve meatballs with hot cooked rice, if desired.
Sprinkle with cheese.
MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:
Thaw meatballs as directed in tip for Make-Ahead Meatballs.
Omit oil.
In 2-quart microwave-safe casserole, combine onion and bell pepper.
Cover tightly.
Microwave on HIGH for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
Stir in remaining ingredients except cheese; cover.
Microwave on HIGH for 6 to 8 minutes or until meatballs are thoroughly heated, stirring once halfway through cooking.
Serve meatballs with hot cooked rice, if desired.
Sprinkle with cheese.
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