CUBAN MEATBALLS
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
2 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1 cup cracker crumbs (Try Cuban, or Club Crackers.
You can also buy prepared crumbs)
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 small onion chopped fine
1 bunch green onions chopped fine
flour for rolling
olive oil for frying
Sauce
Olive oil for frying
1 green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves mashed
1/3 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 can tomato sauce
In a large bowl, mix eggs, bread crumbs and milk
together. Blend in the ground beef and all remaining
ingredients with your hands. Form mixture into large
balls. Roll in flour to lightly coat and saut� in olive oil
until cooked through.
To make sauce, saut� onions and green pepper in
olive oil until translucent. Add mashed garlic during
the last minute or two of frying. Drain thoroughly.
Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Pour the
sauce in a large sauce pan, add the cooked meat
balls, bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer on low
for about 30 to 45 minutes.
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