Ingredients
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1 lb ground beef
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3/4 cup corn chips, crushed
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1/2 cup milk
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2 teaspoons salt
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2 1/2 tablespoons flour
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2 tablespoons butter
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2 tablespoons sugar
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1 tablespoon chili powder
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon ground coriander
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 (19 ounce) can tomatoes, undrained
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3 cups white rice, cooked
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2 cups onions, sliced
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1 egg, slightly beaten
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1 garlic clove, crushed
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1 unsweetened chocolate square
Instructions
- Combine beef, egg, corn chips, milk and 1 teaspoon salt in large bowl. Cover and chill 1 hour.
- Shape into 15 meatballs, using 2 tablespoons meat mixture for each.
- Place flour in small shallow bowl or plate and roll meatballs in it lightly, coating completely.
- In large, heavy skillet, melt butter. In batches, saute meatballs in butter until nicely browned all over. When browned, remove meatballs.
- In the same skillet, saute onion and garlic, stirring occasionaly, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- In a small bowl, combine sugar, chili powder, cumin, coriander, oregano, and remaining salt and flour.Stir into skillet along with tomatoes, chocolate, and 1 cup water, mixing well. Bring to boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; cover pan and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add meatballs to skillet; cover and simmer 20 more minutes.
- Uncover and simmer 10 more minutes.
- Spoon meatballs and sauce into warm serving dish.
- Serve over hot rice.