Southwest Meatball Skillet Food

SOUTHWEST MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Put the bread in a large bowl with the milk and let soak until the liquid is absorbed. Add the beef, eggs, black pepper, onion, garlic, and parsley.
• Thoroughly mix the ingredients. Shape the mixture firmly into 50 (1 inch) meatballs, placing 1 olive in the center of each meatball.
• Put the meatballs in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through.
• Remove the meatballs with a slotted spoon and put in a 4 quart sauce pot. Add the salsa. Cook over medium heat until hot and bubbling. Serve with toothpicks.

SOUTHWEST MEATBALL SALAD

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat.
• Add onion and chili powder; cook about 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently until onion is tender and well coated with chili powder.
• Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
• Spoon onion into large bowl; wipe out skillet and set aside.
• To the onions, add ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, and salt; blend well.
• Shape mixture into 1-inch balls.
• To skillet, add 2 tablespoons oil and heat over medium-high heat.
• Add meatballs and cook until well browned on all sides.
• Stir in taco sauce and tomato; bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer 5-10 minutes.
• To serve: On individual plates, arrange lettuce; spoon meat ball mixture over lettuce; sprinkle with cheese.
• Serve immediately.