Ingredients

  • 2 slices white bread, torn into small pieces
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 50 spanish pimento stuffed olives
  • 32 ounces salsa (Pace Picante Sauce)

Method

  • Put the bread in a large bowl with the milk and let soak until the liquid is absorbed. Add the beef, eggs, black pepper, onion, garlic, and parsley.
  • Thoroughly mix the ingredients. Shape the mixture firmly into 50 (1 inch) meatballs, placing 1 olive in the center of each meatball.
  • Put the meatballs in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through.
  • Remove the meatballs with a slotted spoon and put in a 4 quart sauce pot. Add the salsa. Cook over medium heat until hot and bubbling. Serve with toothpicks.