Ingredients:
12 unsalted saltine crackers
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 pinch red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons milk
1 eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon minced onions
1 tablespoon minced green peppers
1 lb lean ground beef
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup onions, finely chopped
1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 (10 ounce) cans beef broth
1 (10 ounce) cans water
3/4 cup tomato sauce
pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Directions:
For meatballs: Make crumbs of crackers.
Combine crackers, salt, chili powder, pepper flakes, milk, and egg.
Stir in onions and green pepper.
Add ground beef and mix well.
Form into 30-35 meatballs.
Heat oil in a skillet.
Add meatballs and fry over medium heat until done.
Remove from pan.
Drain grease from pan and wipe out with a paper towel.
For the sauce: Heat oil in same skillet meatballs were cooked in.
Saute garlic, onion, and celery until soft.
Stir in the flour.
Gradually stir in the beef broth, stirring well.
Stir in tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, and pepper.
Cook until well combined and bubbly.
Add meatballs.
Simmer, uncovered, 15-20 minutes, until sauce is a suitable consistency.
Servings: Serve
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 60 min.