Albondiguitas(Meatballs) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 jalapeno chilies
1 lb. ground beef
1 egg
1/2 c. dry bread crumbs
1/4 c. milk
1/4 c. shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
Salsa (follows)

Preparation

With gloved hands, remove stems, seeds and membranes from chilies; chop chilies.
Mix chilies, beef, egg, bread crumbs, milk, cheese, onion, salt and pepper.
Shape mixture into 1 inch balls. Place them in ungreased oblong pan, 13 x 9 x 2-inches.
Cook uncovered in 400\u00b0 oven until brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
Place meatballs in chafing dish.
Pour Salsa over meatballs.
Makes 36 meatballs.