Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1/4 c. seasoned bread crumbs
  • 2 Tbsp. minced onion
  • 2 Tbsp. water
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 3/4 tsp. Tabasco sauce
  • 1 large green pepper
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 4 c. beef broth
  • 1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes
  • 1/4 tsp. saffron threads, crumbled

Method

  • In medium bowl, combine beef, crumbs, minced onion, water, eggs, salt and 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce.
  • Mix well.
  • Shape into 1-inch meatballs.
  • Cover and refrigerate.
  • Coarsely chop enough green pepper to yield 1/2 cup.
  • Cut remainder into thin strips for garnish.