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Tamale Bites Recipe

	Dmajor / All my dishes 1 year, 5 months ago These little meatballs are excellent when wanting something different instead of the same of meatballs! They are great little appetizers to serve as an appetizer for your Mexican dinner party(with or without a Margarita! ) Prep:30m Cook:20m Servings:10	Dmajor
	mexican meatballs

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Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds ground beef

1 cup finely chopped onions

1/2 cups finely chopped green bell pepper

1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

1 egg

1/2 cup sliced green onions

1 can(10 oz.) mild enchilada sauce

1 can(8 oz.) tomato sauce

2 cups crumbled cornbread ( I use 1 box Jiffy brand corn bread and make it according to the package directions)*you can also make and use a Mexican cornbread if preferred!

1/2 cup sliced black olives (more or less depending on taste)* these are optional

salt

1 teaspoon cracked black pepper

8 oz. Mexican Blend Shredded cheese or you can use cheddar or pepper jack cheese

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Saute onion and bell pepper in olive oil until tender.

In a large mixing bowl, combine cornbread with 1/2 of the enchilada sauce.

Add onion mixture,egg and ground beef

Season with salt and pepper and shape or roll into 1 inch balls.

Place on baking pan lined with foil or spray a baking pan with non stick spray.

Bake for 15 to 18 minutes

Remove from oven and let cool slightly.

Place meatballs in chaffing dish or crock pot(on low)

Mix together remaining enchilada sauce and tomato sauce.

Pour sauce over meatballs.

Sprinkle with cheese, black olives, and green onions.

Serve warm with pretzel rods as tooth picks

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Comments

mrgresch 1 year, 5 months ago said:
Damnit, I'm trying to lose some weight here and you people are not helping the matter posting these recipes. Cornbread mixed with ground bef for meatballs has to be awesome.

annieamie 1 year, 5 months ago said:
This is a great idea and I'm really impressed with this recipe! Did you come up with this idea on your own, if so, GENIUS! I'll definitely be making these during the holidays and thank you so much for the new recipe to try out!

goblue434 1 year, 5 months ago said:
OOOh, this sounds great. Gotta try this one out asap. Thanks Dmajor for sharing this one.

mjcmcook 1 year, 5 months ago said:
Hello...
I love this recipe...what a neat idea to use
the cornbread mixed with the ground beef!
This is a 'Must Try SOON' recipe!
Thanks for sharing!
mjcmcook...."5" FORKS....

dmajor 1 year, 5 months ago said:
I can't take complete credit for this for I had found a version of this recipe years ago but added to it. The original didn't have onions, bell pepper or black olives. I found by adding these three simple ingredients, it made the dish so much nicer. I am glad you like it!

bakermel 1 year, 5 months ago said:
Sounds really good! :)

magali777 1 year, 5 months ago said:
Sounds good!

donman 1 year, 5 months ago said:
I can't wait to try this. It sounds really GREAT! Thanks :)

wynnebaer 1 year, 5 months ago said:
Great post...And the Margarita is a must in my book...:)

blombo 1 year, 5 months ago said:
Sounds awesome. Looking for the right time to try it. I use turkey instead of beef, but might try your way the first time. Agree, Margarita is a must!;)

ttaaccoo 2 months, 1 week ago said:
These sound fab!! thank you for sharing! 5555555555555555555555555555

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