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MEXICALI TAMALE BALLS (MEXICAN MEATBALLS IN SAUCE)



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Make and share this Mexicali Tamale Balls (Mexican Meatballs in Sauce) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by littleturtle

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 70-80 Meatballs, 14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 lbs lean ground beef
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups masa harina (finely ground yellow cornmeal)
1/2 cup flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder
3/4 cup tomato juice
2 (16 ounce) cans tomatoes, chopped
1 onion, grated
2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Combine all meatball ingredients.
  • Shape into marble sized balls; set aside.
  • In a blender, combine all sauce ingredients and blend for about 2 seconds; then heat the sauce in a heavy pot.
  • Gently fold in the meatballs and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, about 20 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and sauce thickens to desired consistency.
  • Serve in a chafing dish with colorful picks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.2, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 42.1, Sodium 753.4, Carbohydrate 17.9, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 3.2, Protein 15.5

HOT TAMALE BALLS



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This recipe was submitted by a mom from Brother Martin High School for the school cookbook. It is a great appetizer and I guarantee you won't have any left.

Provided by Sunshine Forever

Categories     Stove Top

Time 1h20m

Yield 48 tamale balls

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb ground beef (chuck)
1 lb hot pork Jimmy Dean sausage
1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
6 ounces spicy hot V8
1/2 cup flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
40 ounces spicy hot V8
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients for tamale balls in large bowl. Form into small balls and layer into large roaster pot.
  • Mix all ingredients for sauce and pour over tamale balls.
  • Cook over medium heat 50-60 min., covered.

TAMALE BALLS



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What a great appetizer! Imagine all the yummy deliciousness of a tamale in a bite-size package. These do have a bit of a kick, so adjust the heat to your liking.

Provided by Stacey Lawson

Categories     Meat Appetizers

Time 2h5m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 1/2 lb ground beef
1 1/2 lb ground pork
1 1/2 c corn meal
3/4 c apple juice
1/2 c flour
2 tsp garlic powder
3 tsp chili powder
2 tsp cumin
2 tsp salt
2 tsp cayenne pepper
2 tsp cajun seasoning
60 oz V8 Juice
2 tsp chili powder
2 tsp cumin
1 tsp salt
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp cajun seasoning
1 tsp sugar

Steps:

  • 1. In a large mixing bowl combine the first 11 ingredients to form tamale balls.
  • 2. Form into 1" balls and set aside.
  • 3. In a large pot combine the remaining ingredients for tamale ball sauce.
  • 4. Add formed balls to sauce and cook over low heat for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until tamale balls are fully cooked. Tamale balls will increase in size due to the cornmeal and become like a tamale.
  • 5. Alternate Cooking Directions: Follow steps one and two, and then combine sauce in a large slow cooker and add formed balls. Cook on high for five to six hours or until tamale balls are fully cooked.

TAMALE BALLS



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This was in my local paper, from a PTA member. Easy to put together and very popular on a buffet. I have put the pan directly from the oven on the buffet table (after adding the sauce and cheese). They were gone before they got cold. I like them spicy so I add so cayenne to the ball mixture.

Provided by riffraff

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 80-90 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups crumbled cornbread
1 (10 ounce) can mild enchilada sauce, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 lbs ground chuck
1 -2 garlic clove, minced (optional)
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 cup monterey jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, combine cornbread crumbs, 1/2 cup enchilada sauce, minced garlic (if using) and salt.
  • Add ground chuck and mix well.
  • Shape into 1-inch balls and place in a shallow baking dish.
  • Add a little more of the enchilada sauce, a tablespoon at a time, if it's not holding together good.
  • Meatballs can be made in advance up to the point and refrigerated; allow to come to room temperature before baking.
  • Bake uncovered, 18 to 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile in a saucepan, stir together tomato sauce and remaining enchilada sauce and heat gently until heated through.
  • Transfer cooked meatballs to chafing dish or crockpot.
  • Pour sauce over and top with cheese.
  • Keep warm over low heat and serve with toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 24.1, Fat 1.7, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 6.5, Sodium 68.9, Carbohydrate 0.5, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.4, Protein 1.8

TEXAS TAMALE BALLS



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This is one of my husband's favorite appetizers. You can adjust the spices to suit your taste. Enjoy!!

Provided by Mary Lou Ivy

Categories     Meat Appetizers

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 15

MEATBALLS
1 lb lean beef
1 lb pork sausage
3/4 - 1 c V-8 juice
1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 Tbsp chili powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
2 tsp cumin
2 tsp paprika
4 eggs, beaten
1/2 c crushed chips, Fritos or any flavor Doritos
SAUCE
2 bottle chili sauce (12 oz each)
1 Tbsp chili powder

Steps:

  • 1. Mix meats, V-8 juice, and eggs.
  • 2. Combine dry ingredients.
  • 3. Add the dry ingredients to the meat mixture. Be sure that all dry mix is evenly blended with meat.
  • 4. Pinch off a small amount and roll into marble or bite-size balls. NOTE: I used a small cookie scoop (either way works fine).
  • 5. Place on two large cookie sheets with sides.
  • 6. Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes depending on the size of the balls.
  • 7. Pour both bottles of sauce into a slow cooker. Add the chili powder. Put the slow cooker on high.
  • 8. Once the meatballs are cooked, add them to the slow cooker on high. After about an hour, turn the slow cooker to warm and serve.

TAMALE BALLS



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I have made these many times for New Years Parties as well as Football Parties and I always get rave reviews.

Provided by RoxAnn St. Pierre

Categories     Meat Appetizers

Time 3h

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb lean ground beef
1 lb ground pork
1 1/2 c corn meal
1 1/2 oz package taco seasoning
1 tsp salt
1 Tbsp all purpose flour
1/2 c tomato juice
SAUCE
2 c mild or med. salsa sauce
2 c tomato juice
1 Tbsp chili powder
salt and garlic powder to taste

Steps:

  • 1. MIX TOGETHER THE FIRST 7 INGREDIENTS, MAKE BALLS IF NOT FIRM ADD CORN MEAL. DROP IN SAUCE AND SIMMER 45MIN. TO AN HOUR.
  • 2. I HAVE USED A CROCK POT TO COOK THESE TAMALE BALLS AND IT WORKS VERY WELL.

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