Deep-Fried Juicy Meatballs

Ground beef seasoned and prepared in a deep fry coating.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4-5
• Yields: 32 1oz. Meatballs

Ingredients

• 2  lbs ground beef (lean)
• 4  ounces  jalapenos (depending on spice desired) or 8  ounces green chilies (depending on spice desired)
• 4  ounces dill pickles (3 wedges)
• 5  ounces bell peppers (1 medium sized)
• 1  teaspoon  granulated garlic
• 1  teaspoon onion powder
• 1  teaspoon  tex mex  seasoning
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1  cup flour
• 1⁄4 cup cornmeal

Directions

1. Pre heat Deep fryer to 375 degrees. Put the mixed flour and cornmeal (dry) into a meatloaf pan. In a small food processor, blend Jalapeno, pickle wedges and bell pepper until they resemble relish. Mix all together thoroughly in a large bowl.
2. Roll mixture into 1oz balls and roll balls in dry flour/cornmeal mix until completely coated. Put in fry basket (sides NOT touching), deep fry for 5 minutes.
3. The dry coating keeps the juices sealed inside and makes these meatballs a delightful snack or appetizer.