Mexican Meatballs

By dhoffmanlatter

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 pound ground pork
• 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 16-ounce jar salsa

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1) Heat oven to 400° F.

2) Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large, preferably ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and jalapeño and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat; let cool.

3) In a large bowl, combine the pork, bread crumbs, egg, salt, pepper, cumin, and onion mixture. Shape into 12 meatballs.

4) Wipe out skillet, add the remaining oil, and heat over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides, about 7 minutes total. If not using an ovenproof skillet, transfer the meatballs to a baking dish.

5) Pour the salsa over the top. Bake until cooked through, about 25 minutes.