1 lb. ground beef

1 t. chili

1 or 2 slices soft bread crumbs

1 egg or evaporated milk

Mix all ingredients together and form into balls.

Fry slowly on top of the stove or bake for 10 -15 minutes at 350 degrees.

Sauce:

2 T. oil

1/4 c. wine vinegar

1 1/2 c. chili sauce (10 – 12 oz bottle)

1 T. worcestershire sauce

1 T. sugar

1 t. dry mustard

Blend all ingredients together.

Add meatballs to sauce and serve.

Variation: To make meatballs for spaghetti, omit the chili and add chopped onions and parsley.

This recipe came from Mom in 1979.

2 onions, chopped

1 1/2 c. chopped green, red or yellow peppers

4 cloves garlic

2 chicken breasts, boneless, cooked and chopped

2 chicken broth, 14.5 oz. each

1 green chile peppers, 4 oz. can

2 t. cumin

1/2 t. oregano

1 t. red pepper (or jalapeno pepper)

2 cans great northern beans, undrained

Heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic. Saute for 10 mins or until tender. Combine all ingredients in crock pot. Cook on low 8-10 hrs.  Serve with sour cream, cheddar cheese, tortilla chips. 

This recipe came from Robin in 2009.