Salsa Verde Meatballs

These mouthwatering baked meatballs are flavored with salsa, and make the perfect appetizer for your next party...better make plenty...they're really good.


Salsa Verde Meatballs

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Servings: 16
Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Related Categories: Appetizers, Meatball Appetizers, Meatballs
 
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Ingredients
  • 1 1/4  cups
    Pace® Salsa Verde
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  • 1 1/2  lb.
    ground beef
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  • egg
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  • 3/4  cup
    finely crushed tortilla chips
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  • green onions, minced (about 1/2 cup)
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Directions
1.
Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2.
Thoroughly mix 3/4 cup salsa, beef, egg, tortilla chips and green onions in a large bowl. Shape the mixture firmly into 16 meatballs.
3.
Place the meatballs into a 3-quart shallow baking dish. Top each with 1 teaspoon salsa.
4.
Bake for 20 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through. Serve with the remaining salsa.
5.
Mini Meatballs: Prepare the beef mixture as directed above. Shape the mixture firmly into 48 mini meatballs. Place the meatballs into a 4-quart shallow baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 10 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through. Serve with the remaining salsa.

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