Mexican Meatballs

RECIPE

Yield
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
1 pound ground pork
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1 large egg
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 16-ounce jar salsa

Preparation
Heat oven to 400° F.

Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large, preferably ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and jalapeño and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat; let cool.

In a large bowl, combine the pork, bread crumbs, egg, salt, pepper, cumin, and onion mixture. Shape into 12 meatballs.

Wipe out skillet, add the remaining oil, and heat over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides, about 7 minutes total.

If not using an ovenproof skillet, transfer the meatballs to a baking dish. Pour the salsa over the top. Bake until cooked through, about 25 minutes.

Tip: If you're in the mood for soft tacos, set out corn or flour tortillas and shredded cheese with the meatballs. Otherwise simply serve them over rice.

Nutritional Information
Calories:471 (63% from fat)
Fat:33g (sat 11g)
Protein:2g
Carbohydrate:18g
Fiber:2g
Cholesterol:141mg

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Mexican Butternut Squash Soup

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Try serving this zesty soup with quesadillas.

Yield
4 servings (serving size: 1 3/4 cups)

Ingredients
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 cups cubed peeled butternut squash (about 3/4 pound)
2 cups chopped onion
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup sliced seeded poblano chile or 1 (4.5-ounce) can chopped green chiles
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon chili powder
4 cups FreshVegetable Broth or water
1 (15.5-ounce) can white hominy or whole-kernel corn, drained
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

Preparation
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add squash and next 6 ingredients (squash through chili powder); sauté minutes. Add broth and hominy; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 35 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in lime juice and cilantro.

Nutritional Information
Calories:161 (20% from fat)
Fat:3.5g (sat 0.5g,mono 1.9g,poly 0.8g)
Protein:3.8g
Carbohydrate:31.7g
Fiber:6g
Cholesterol:0.0mg
Iron:2.2mg
Sodium:389mg
Calcium:76mg

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Mexican Recipes Introduction

If you live outside of Mexico and frequently dine at Mexican restaurants, you might have the impression that their cuisine consists of tacos, burritos, nachos, and enchiladas. Although those dishes are popular in many parts of Mexico, they have just as diverse cuisine as many other large countries throughout the world depending on the region.

In fact, many of the popular foods served throughout are partly due to fruits and vegetables that are native to Mexico and other parts of Latin America. Tomatoes and chocolate get their names from a language native to central Mexico. That's right, tomato-based spaghetti sauce and Belgian chocolate can give thanks to Mexican influence.

Here you can learn how to cook Mexican food by yourself from many popular Mexican recipes. Just do it and enjoy the great taste now!

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