Fresh Summer Salsa and Meatballs Recipe
Ingredients
- For the Meatballs:
- 2 ¼ lbs of ground beef
- 3 slices of rye bread – soaked in milk
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup of parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup of shredded mozzarella
- ¼ cup of chopped Italian parsley
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
- For the Salsa:
- 3 bell peppers
- 1 pint of grape tomatoes
- ½ onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- ½ jalapeño
- 2 tablespoons of raisins
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon capers
- Handful of fresh basil
Directions
- Combine all of the above ingredients in a bowl and mix together well.
- Form into desired sized meatballs.
- Heat a large frying pan with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and sauté the meatballs.
- When the meatballs are firm they are cooked.
- For the Salsa:
- Preheat Oven 350 degrees:
- Slice and place the tomatoes on a baking sheet. Bake 30-35 minutes. Set aside and let the peppers and tomatoes cool.
- When they are cooled place in a food processor with the rest of the ingredients and give a few good chops until the desired consistency is reached.
- Serve with the meatballs or fresh veggies and chips.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 282g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 535 | |
| Calories from Fat 301 | 56% |
| Total Fat 33.47g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat 13.5g | 54% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 187mg | 62% |
| Sodium 557mg | 23% |
| Potassium 638mg | 18% |
| Total Carbs 21.03g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.4g | 8% |
| Sugars 11.04g | 7% |
| Protein 36.29g | 58% |
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