Ingredients

• 1-2 teaspoons of chopped up jalapenos
• 1 lb. of ground beef
• 1 egg
• 1/2  cup of Italian bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup of milk
• 1/2 cup of grated monterry jack cheese or cheddar
• 1 small onion, chopped or use dried minced onion
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1/4 teaspoon of pepper

Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl using your hands–Roll into small balls–place on a foli lined cookie sheet–bake in a 400 degree oven for 15-20 minutes.

Sauce Ingredients

• 2 -14.5 oz. cans of whole or diced tomatoes
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 Tbsp. of dried parsley
• 1 Tbsp. vinegar
• 1/8 tsp. cumin
• 1/8 tsp. salt

Method

One at a time , puree each can of tomatoes in a blender—place in a saucepan when done along with the other ingredients–simmer at least 30 minutes–pour over the meatballs when done–serve the meatballs & sauce as an appetizer using toothpicks to spear the meatballs–You may also pour the meatballs & sauce over any type of pasta or over rice–I’ve done all 3 and  I’ve also doubled the recipe a lot of times.