Meatballs In Salsa Recipes

SALSA MEATBALL TAPAS

Steps:

• HEAT oven to 350F. Cook meatballs as directed on package; cut in half. Place in large bowl. Add steak sauce and salsa; toss to coat. Cut cheese slices in half. PLACE crackers in single layer on baking sheet; top with cheese and meatballs. BAKE 4 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with olives.
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• Special Extra: For spicy tapas, prepare using medium or hot salsa. Top each with 1 jalapeno slice instead of the olive slices.
• Substitute: Prepare using KRAFT 2% Milk Natural Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese.
• Nutrition Information Per Serving: 130 Calories, 8 g Total Fat, 3 g Saturated Fat, 15 mg Cholesterol, 490 mg Sodium, 8 g Carbohydrate, 1 g Dietary Fiber, 2 g Sugars, 5 g Protein

MEATBALLS IN SALSA

Steps:

• Combine the salsa with the tomato sauce in a saucepan and start warming together over low heat.
• Mix the remaining ingredients together with your hands until thoroughly combined.
• Form the mixture into 20 1-inch balls.
• Bake the meatballs on a cookie sheet or baking pan at 350°F for 25 minutes.
• Transfer the meatballs to a casserole, pour the heated sauce over the top and bake at 350°F for 10 minutes.
• Turn the oven off, leaving the dish inside, and let it set in the cooling oven for 20 to 25 minutes until serving.

GRILLED LAMB MEATBALLS WITH SALSA VERDE

Steps:

• Meatballs: Working in batches, pulse bread into coarse crumbs in a food processor. Transfer to a bowl, drizzle with milk, and let stand 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, puree onion and garlic in processor until smooth. Add egg white, salt, and pepper; pulse to combine. Stir onion mixture into breadcrumbs. Add lamb and pork; gently mix until just combined. With dampened hands, form mixture into 1-inch-diameter balls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover, and refrigerate until ready to use, up to 1 day. (Or freeze until firm, then transfer to resealable plastic bags and freeze up to 1 month; thaw overnight in refrigerator.)
• Preheat grill for direct heat. Thread 2 meatballs onto each skewer and brush with oil. Grill meatballs, turning a few times, until just cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes.
• Salsa verde: Stir together lemon zest and juice, salt, and pepper flakes in a bowl until salt is dissolved. Puree lemon mixture with herbs and oil in processor until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto surface. Store in refrigerator until ready to serve, up to 1 day; dollop onto warm meatballs.

SALSA TURKEY MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Mix all ingredients except salsa and green onions. Shape mixture into twenty 1 1/2-inch meatballs.
• Place in ungreased rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches. Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until thermometer inserted in center of meatballs reads 165°F.
• In 2-quart saucepan, place salsa and meatballs. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 15 minutes or until salsa and meatballs are hot. Sprinkle with green onions.