Meatball Torta Ahogada

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef or pork
• 1/2 cup crushed  tortilla chips, fine
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 1/2 cups salsa, divided
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped fine
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons ancho chilies, power divided
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 6 crusty rolls
• 1 cup shredded queso blanco cheese

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350.

2. 2

   In a large bowl combine meat,tortilla chips,egg,1/2 cup salsa,cilantro,garlic,jalapeno,cumin, and 1teaspoon chile power.Mix well together and roll into golf size balls, you should have around 24.

3. 3

   In a non-stick skillet over medium heat,warm the oil. Cook the meatballs until brown, turning as needed, 7-10 minutes. Add remaining salsa,chile power and chicken broth. Bring to a low boil, reduce heat to low and simmer rfor15 minutes until sauce thickens and meatballs are cooked thru and tender.

4. 4

   Slice the rolls lengthwise and place on a baking sheet.Divide the meatballs evenly among the rolls,reserving the sauce. Top evenly with shredded cheese.Heat sandwiches in oven for 5 minutes until the cheese melts and rolls are lightly toasted.Divide the sauce into 6 bowls;Place a sandwich in each bowl and serve.