Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups onion
• 1-1/2 cups green peppers
• 2 jalapeno peppers
• 3 pounds ground beef
• 4 cups cooked rice
• 5 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 cup taco sauce
• 1 cup water

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 375° F.
2. Chop onion, green peppers and jalapeno peppers. Beat eggs.
3. Combine ground beef, onion, green pepper, jalapenos, cooked rice, beaten eggs, garlic powder in a large bowl and mix together.
4. Roll into 1” balls and place on a baking sheet.
5. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until meatballs are cooked through.
6. Combine taco sauce and water in a saucepan and bring to boil.
7. Add meatballs to taco sauce and lower temperature to warm.
8. Serve hot or place in a covered warming dish or slow cooker on low heat setting.

Helpful hints

• Make meatballs ahead and refrigerate. When ready to serve, heat ingredients together and transfer to a warming dish.
• Choose lowest sodium brand of taco sauce.