Chile Meatballs

Submitted by gojenni714

"Another addition to my chile collection."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Yields: 75-80 meatballs

ingredients

• 2 lbs lean ground beef
• 2 cups herb seasoned stuffing mix
• 2 eggs
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1⁄4 cup evaporated milk
• 1⁄2 cup canned mushroom, chopped
• 2 teaspoons salt

• SAUCE

• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 1⁄2 cup onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes
• 1 cup hot water
• 2 cups green chilies, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt

directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°.
2. Mix all the meatball ingredients together and form small balls.
3. Place them on a cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes.
4. Remove and keep warm.
5. To make the sauce: Saute the onions in the butter until translucent.
6. Add the flour and brown somewhat.
7. Next add tomatoes and mash well.
8. Add the hot water, green chiles, garlic and salt.
9. Simmer 10 to 15 minutes.
10. Pour the sauce over meatballs and mix gently.