Turkey Mexico Meatballs

These Mexican flavored meatballs are made with a mixture of ground beef and turkey--then topped with picante sauce and lots of shredded cheese.

Ingredients:

• 2 pound ground beef
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup Mexican shredded cheese
• 1 cup red salsa
• 2 teaspoons red pepper
• 1 large fresh chili pepper, cleaned and chopped
• 1 cup tomato, chopped
• 2 cups picante sauce

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well. Form into 2 inch balls. Place in a large baking pan lined with foil. Bake for 20 minutes. Pour picante sauce over meat balls. Bake until done and serve with salsa.

Number of Servings: 6 to 8

Notes from the Cook: If you want to make this real hot, add 3/4 cup of chopped hot pepper.