Fresh Salsa and Meatballs
Ingredients
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·for the meatballs:
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·2 ¼ lbs of ground beef
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·3 slices of rye bread – soaked in milk
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·2 eggs
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·¼ cup of parmesan cheese
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·¼ cup of shredded mozzarella
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·¼ cup of chopped italian parsley
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·½ tsp. salt
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·¼ tsp. black pepper
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·for the salsa:
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·3 bell peppers
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·1 pint of grape tomatoes
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·½ onion
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·3 cloves garlic
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·½ jalapeño
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·2 tablespoons of raisins
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·2 tablespoons honey
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·1 tablespoon capers
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·handful of fresh basil
How to Make Fresh Salsa and Meatballs
- For the Meatballs:
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.