Salsa Meatballs Recipes

AUTHENTIC MEXICAN MEATBALLS (ALBONDIGAS MEXICANAS)

Steps:

• Start by adding the 1/2 cup of white rice to a pan with 1/2 cup of water and let boil for 10 minutes to partially cook the rice. Let cool and set aside.
• Add all of the meatball ingredients, including the rice, in a large bowl and mix well.
• Once combined, form balls that are approximately 1 inch in diameter, and place on a baking sheet.
• Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 15 minutes or until sufficiently browned on the outside.
• Separately, blend the ingredients for the salsa in a blender, and then saute the salsa with 1 tsp of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the potatoes and let boil for approximately 5 minutes.
• Add the celery and the cooked meatballs.
• Add additional salt and pepper to taste and let simmer for approximately 20 minutes longer until the meatballs and potatoes are completely cooked through.
• Accompany with rice, beans, and tortillas.

MEATBALLS IN SALSA

Steps:

• Combine the salsa with the tomato sauce in a saucepan and start warming together over low heat.
• Mix the remaining ingredients together with your hands until thoroughly combined.
• Form the mixture into 20 1-inch balls.
• Bake the meatballs on a cookie sheet or baking pan at 350°F for 25 minutes.
• Transfer the meatballs to a casserole, pour the heated sauce over the top and bake at 350°F for 10 minutes.
• Turn the oven off, leaving the dish inside, and let it set in the cooling oven for 20 to 25 minutes until serving.

SALSA TURKEY MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Mix all ingredients except salsa and green onions. Shape mixture into twenty 1 1/2-inch meatballs.
• Place in ungreased rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches. Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until thermometer inserted in center of meatballs reads 165°F.
• In 2-quart saucepan, place salsa and meatballs. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 15 minutes or until salsa and meatballs are hot. Sprinkle with green onions.

SALSA MEATBALL TAPAS

Steps:

• HEAT oven to 350F. Cook meatballs as directed on package; cut in half. Place in large bowl. Add steak sauce and salsa; toss to coat. Cut cheese slices in half. PLACE crackers in single layer on baking sheet; top with cheese and meatballs. BAKE 4 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with olives.
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• Special Extra: For spicy tapas, prepare using medium or hot salsa. Top each with 1 jalapeno slice instead of the olive slices.
• Substitute: Prepare using KRAFT 2% Milk Natural Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese.
• Nutrition Information Per Serving: 130 Calories, 8 g Total Fat, 3 g Saturated Fat, 15 mg Cholesterol, 490 mg Sodium, 8 g Carbohydrate, 1 g Dietary Fiber, 2 g Sugars, 5 g Protein

MEATBALLS IN SPICY TOMATILLO SAUCE (ALBONDIGAS EN SALSA VERDE)

Steps:

• In batches, puree tomatillos, onion, garlic and chipotles in blender or food processor. Pour into saucepan large enough to hold sauce and meatballs. Stir in beef broth and bring to boil on medium-high heat. Lower heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Season with Adobo.
• Season beef and turkey (or pork) with Adobo. In bowl, combine meat, soaked bread crumbs, eggs, onion, minute, cilantro and oregano. Mix thoroughly.
• To form meatballs, put 1 heaping tablespoon of meat in palm of hand and roll into ball, about the size of a walnut. Continue until all meatballs are formed.
• Add meatballs to sauce, cover and simmer for 25 minutes. Ths sauced should just cover meatballs. Stir occasionally, adding water if necessary. Served in heated dish, sprinkled with chopped cilantro.

APRICOT SALSA MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a large saucepan or crockpot.
• Mix thoroughly with large spoon.
• Simmer 30 minutes stovetop or 2 hours in crockpot on high.