Tex-Mex Spicy Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup packaged plain breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons dried onion flakes
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 cup beef broth
• 3/4 cup chili sauce, such as Heinz brand

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 350 degrees; line baking sheet with nonstick aluminum foil.

2. 2

   In small bowl, combine bread crumbs and milk.

3. 3

   Let stand until bread crumbs absorb the milk.

4. 4

   In large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumb mixture, eggs, dried minced onion, cumin, oregano, garlic salt and cayenne pepper.

5. 5

   Mix with clean hands until combined.

6. 6

   Form into 30 meatballs, each about 1 inch in diameter; place on prepared baking sheet.

7. 7

   Bake meatballs at 350 degree for 20 minutes.

8. 8

   In large skillet, mix together broth and chili sauce.

9. 9

   Add meatballs and simmer, covered, over medium heat for 10 minutes.

10. 10

    Stir occasionally.

11. 11

    Remove cover; cook 5 minutes longer.

12. 12

    Makes 30 meatballs.

13. 13

    Make Ahead: Can be made ahead, cooked, covered and refrigerated for 1-2 days; reheat before serving.

14. 14

    To transport, place in an insulated container.

15. 15

    Serve within 2 hours (within 1 hour if outside temperature is above 90 degrees).