Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 12 cup uncooked instant rice
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix or 1 (1 ounce) envelope vegetable soup mix
  • 14 cup finely chopped jalapeno pepper
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
  • 1 (12 ounce) light beer
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

Method

  • Mix together the first five ingredients.
  • Shape into balls (I get about 15 walnut sized).
  • Combine tomatoes, beer, and chili powder in a large skillet.
  • Heat to boiling over medium heat.
  • Carefully place meatballs into hot tomato sauce (they are very fragile so make space for them).
  • Cover and simmer for 45 minutes.
  • Most of the liquid will boil off, browning the meatballs.
  • Deglaze the pan with the beef broth and stir in the tomate paste, simmering until a thick sauce forms.
  • Serve with cornbread or a crusty loaf.