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                          Meatball Chili Stew

Recipe By     : Pace Picante Newsletter
Serving Size  : 2    Preparation Time :0:45
Categories    : Chili                            Fast/Easy
               Meatballs                        Southwest
               Tex-Mex

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1      Cup           Picante Sauce
  1      Pound         Ground Beef
    1/2  Cup           Tortilla Chips -- Crushed
  1                    Egg -- Beaten
    1/4  Teaspoon      Garlic Powder
  1      Teaspoon      Oil
  2      Teaspoons     Chili Powder
  1      Can           Whole Tomatoes (28 Oz) -- Peeled
  1      Can           Kidney Beans, Canned -- Drained
                       Fresh Cilantro -- Chopped

1)Mix 1/2 of the Picante Sauce, beef, chips, egg and garlic powder thoroughly and shape firmly into 24 (1") meatballs.
2)In a Dutch oven over medium high heat, heat the oil. COok meatballs in 2 batches until evenly browned. Set meatballs aside. Pour off fat.
3)Add remaining picante sauce, chili powder, tomatoes and beans. Heat to a boil. Return meatballs to the pan. Cover and cook over low heat for 10 minutes or until meatballs are done. Top with cilantro and additional crushed tortilla chips

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