Mexican Meatballs - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 envelope taco bell taco seasoning mix (or taco seasoning mix of your choice)
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup plain fresh breadcrumb
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons peanut oil
salt and pepper
1 (16 ounce) jar salsa, mild or hot
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomato sauce
extra parmesan cheese, as a garnish (optional)

Preparation

Combine ground beef, 1/2 of the taco seasoning package, 1/2 cup salsa, bread crumbs, cheese, egg and salt/pepper to taste.
Shape mixture into 1 1/2 inch balls and brown in large skillet in the peanut oil.
Drain meatballs on paper towels.
In a 2 quart sauce pan, add the tomato sauce, remaining salsa, taco seasoning and meatballs.
Simmer for 30 minutes.