Chuletas (mexican cocktail meatballs)

12 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsGround beef
2cupsParsley sprigs; Minced
3Yellow onion; Minced
2largesEgg; slightly beaten
1tablespoonSalt
½cupParmesan cheese; Freshly grated
½teaspoonTabasco sauce
1teaspoonBlack pepper
3cupsDry bread crumbs
Olive oil

Directions

Mix all ingredients except crumbs. Form into small, cocktail size balls.

Roll balls in bread crumbs. Chill well. Sauté in olive oil three to four minutes. Transfer to a chafing dish. Serve with your favorite salsa as a dipping sauce. Makes approximately 15 per pound of ground beef.

NOTES : I've served these at many parties over the years. I usually arrange them in a chafing dish, but a crockpot on low will also work.

Recipe by: Elena Zelayeta - James Beard's American Cookery Posted to TNT Recipes Digest by "Barbara Zack" <bzack@...> on May 8, 1998