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Monday, May 20, 2013

Mini Mexican Meatballs


A Crowd Pleaser in 15 MINUTES!!


Ingredients:

·         1 Lb. Ground Beef
·         1 Envelope Taco Seasoning Mix
·         1 Egg
·         1 Can whole green chilies, chopped
·         ½ cup chopped onion
·         1 tbsp. Margarine or butter
·         1 tbsp. All-purpose flour
·         ¼ cup of milk
·         1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
·         ½ cup Monterey Jack cheese
·         1 small tomato Tortilla chips

Preparation:

1.      Mix ground beef, taco seasoning mix and egg.

2.      Shape into 1- inch balls: place in single layer in 10 inch pie plate. Microwave on high until meatballs are firm and lose their pink color 5 ½ – 6 ½ minutes.

3.      Drain, cover and set aside.

4.      Combine green chilies, onion and margarine in 2 quart casserole. Microwave on high until onions are tender, 1 ½ – 2 ½ minutes. Blend in flour; stir in milk until smooth. Microwave on high until thickened, 2 ½ - 3 ½ minutes, stirring once or twice during cooking.

5.      Stir in cheddar Cheese, Monterey jack cheese and tomato. Microwave at Medium High until cheese is melted and smooth, 1 to 2 minutes, stirring once or twice with a wine whisk. Add meatballs to cheese sauce. Serve with tortilla chips.

Happy Cooking