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Suggest a better descriptionHeat the oven to 400 degrees.In 12" skillet,over medium high heat, heat 1 tbsp. vegetable oil;add onion and chili powder;cook about 10 minutes,stirring frequently,until onion is tender and coated with chili powder.Remove onion to large bowl;wipe skillet clean.To bowl with onion,add beef,egg,chilies,bread crumbs,1 tbsp. of each of cheeses and salt;using hands or wooden spoon,blend well.Shape mixture into 1 1/4" balls.In skillet over medium-high heat,heat remaining 2 tbsp. oil;add meat mixture;cook 15 minutes,turning frequently,until well browned on all sides and cooked through.Meanwhile,place tortilla chips in single layer on jelly-roll pan;bake 10 minutes until crisp and golden.Prepare Zesty Tomato Salsa.To serve:Spoon meatballs into center of large serving platter;sprinkle with remaining Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese.Arrange tomato wedges and lettuce around meatballs if desired.Serve with tortilla chips and salsa.Makes 4 servings. ZESTY TOMATO SALSA: In a 2 qt. saucepan over medium high heat,heat 1 tbsp.vegetable oil; add 1 each red and green bell pepper,cored,seeded and diced (about 2 cups),1 medium size onion,diced (about 3/4 cup) and 1 large clove garlic,crushed. Cook about 10 minutes,stirring frequently,until tender.Stir in 2 large fresh,ripe tomatoes,diced (about 2 cups) and 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. hot red pepper sauce;cook 1 minute longer until heated through. Makes about 1 1/2 cups.
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Serving Size: 1 Serving (137g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 4 Servings | ||
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Calories: 302 | ||
Calories from Fat: 196 (65%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 21.8g | 29 % | |
Saturated Fat 5.7g | 28 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 11.2g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 3.2g | ||
Cholesterol 126.6mg | 39 % | |
Sodium 96.3mg | 3 % | |
Potassium 404.7mg | 11 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 1g | 0 % | |
Dietary Fiber 0.4g | 2 % | |
Sugars, other 0.6g | ||
Protein 24.4g | 35 % | |
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Calories per serving: 302
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