Ingredients:
For the Meatballs:
2 ¼ lbs of ground beef
3 slices of rye bread – soaked in milk
2 eggs
¼ cup of parmesan cheese
¼ cup of shredded mozzarella
¼ cup of chopped Italian parsley
½ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. black pepper
Combine all of the above ingredients in a bowl and mix together well.
Form into desired sized meatballs.
Heat a large frying pan with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and sauté the meatballs.
When the meatballs are firm they are cooked.
For the Salsa:
3 bell peppers
1 pint of grape tomatoes
½ onion
3 cloves garlic
½ jalapeño
2 tablespoons of raisins
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon capers
Handful of fresh basil
Preheat Oven 350 degrees:
Slice and place the tomatoes on a baking sheet. Bake 30-35 minutes. Set aside and let the peppers and tomatoes cool.
When they are cooled place in a food processor with the rest of the ingredients and give a few good chops until the desired consistency is reached.
Serve with the meatballs or fresh veggies and chips.
Enjoy with Love,
Catherine
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Medeja says
meatballs are great comfort food! 🙂
Amy (Savory Moments) says
I've never had meatballs with salsa before. These look really good and the salsa sounds like a very lovely accompaniment.
Kim G. says
Oh my! this salsa looks pretty good to me, and with meatballs, good idea!
Sandee says
I always seem to read your posts in the morning. Before I have anything to eat. Now my stomach is growling.
Have a terrific day Catherine. Big hugs. ☺
Amelia says
Hi Catherine, the meatballs look very inviting and delicious. And the salsa is perfectly done, great combination. I'm sure it's finger licking good.
Have a wonderful day.
Mr. & Mrs. P says
Love the salsa dipping sauce... YUM!
Shawna Williams says
Such a different meatball recipe than what I have. I bet the rye bread gives it a great flavor. Hope to see you Thursday on our BBQ Block Party
David says
Catherine, We've never made meatballs using rye bread as the filler. Sounds Great! Thanks for the recipe and Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
Laurence G. says
I've never heard of meatballs with salsa before... But this seems amazingly good! I'm in love with the ingredients of the salsa!
Ann Jones says
I love meatballs and homemade are the best! These look delicious 🙂
Adita Donaire says
Deliciosas muy ricas y la salsa divina me encantan besos
Chatty Crone says
I love meatballs too - especially homemade ones. sandie
Tanya Walton says
I love home-made meatballs, never thought of having them with salsa though so this is a new idea for me to try!!
Cindys Recipes and Writings says
I never tried raisins in salsa! Thanks for sharing at Foodie Friends Friday!