Hot Tamale Meatballs Recipe

Hot Tamale Meatballs Recipe

8-10 Servings
Prep: 20 min. Cook: 45 min.

20 45 65
Ingredients

4 cups tomato juice, divided
3/4 cup cornmeal
2 tablespoons ground cumin, divided
2 tablespoons chili powder, divided
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound bulk pork sausage

Directions

In a small bowl, combine 1/3 cup tomato juice, cornmeal, 1 tablespoon cumin, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, garlic and cayenne. Add the beef and sausage and mix well. Shape into 1-1/4-in. balls.
In a dutch oven, combine the remaining tomato juice, cumin, chili powder and salt; bring to a boil. Add meatballs; cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Yield: 8-10 servings.

Source: http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Hot-Tamale-Meatballs