SPICY COCKTAIL MEATBALLS

By pbaumgartner

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 envelope taco seasoning
• 1 egg
• 1 can (4 oz.) green chiles, chopped
• 1/2 c. chopped onion
• 1 Tbs. margarine
• 2 Tbs. flour
• 1/2 c. milk
• 1 1/2 c. (6 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 c. (2 oz.) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 2 T. chopped tomato

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 30mins

Preparation

Step 1

Mix the beef, taco seasoning and egg. Shape into 1" balls. Place in a single layer in a 10" square casserole. Microwave on HIGH (100%) until brown, 7-10 minutes. Drain; cover and set aside.
Combine chiles, onion and margarine in a 2 quart casserole. Microwave on HIGH (100%) until onions are tender, 2-3 minutes. Blend in flour; stir in milk until smooth. Microwave on HIGH (100%) until thickened, 3-4 minutes, stirring once or twice.
Stir in cheese and tomato. Microwave on MEDIUM HIGH (70%) until cheese is melted and smooth, 1-2 minutes, stirring once or twice. Add meatballs. Place in chafing dish and serve hot.