Southwestern Meatballs

By Niecer

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground turkey
• 2 serrano chiles, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 onion, grated
• 2 cloves garlic, grated
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• Salt and pepper
• 4 oz. monterey jack cheese, cubed
• 2 tsp. EVOO
• 28-oz. can diced tomatoes

Preparation

Step 1

Mix together turkey, serranos, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, cumin, 1 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper. Form 16 meatballs around cheese cubes. In skillet, heat EVOO over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook until browned on all sides; add tomatoes and simmer until cooked through, about 10 minutes.