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Mexican Meatballs - Albondiguitas

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Recipezaar - e-mail - posted by Sue L

Mexican Meatballs - Albondiguitas
Have these either as a little meatball appetizer or in a tortilla similar to a souvlaki; either way is great.

WW Points
36 meatballs

5 jalapeno peppers (or other preferred chiles)
1 lb lean ground beef
1 egg
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
salsa (your choice)

tortillas (flour or corn) (optional)
chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
queso fresco (optional)

Stem chiles, and chop finely to ensure best distribution throughout meat; remove seeds if desired. In a mixing bowl, mix chiles, meat, egg, bread crumbs, milk, cheese, onions, salt and pepper. Shape mixture into meatballs, by the teaspoonful, about 1-inch.

Place them on an ungreased baking pan with a lipped side, and bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.

Serve with salsa (as a dip), or with tortillas, cheese, chopped fresh cilantro, and salsa if desired (in a taco-like fashion).

1 meatball (Calculated w/o optional items) equals: Calories 38 (Calories from Fat 20)...Total Fat 2.2g (Saturated Fat 0.9g, Polyunsat. Fat 0.1g, Monounsat. Fat .9g)... Cholesterol 14mg...Sodium 21mg...Potassium 44mg... Carbohydrate 1.6g ... Dietary Fiber 0.2g...Protein 2.9g ++++ WWP: 1