Recipe: Cuban Meatballs

CUBAN MEATBALLS

1 1/2 pounds ground beef
2 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1 cup cracker crumbs (Try Cuban, or Club Crackers.
You can also buy prepared crumbs)
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 small onion chopped fine
1 bunch green onions chopped fine
flour for rolling
olive oil for frying
SAUCE:
Olive oil for frying
1 green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves mashed
1/3 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 can tomato sauce

In a large bowl, mix eggs, bread crumbs and milk together. Blend in the ground beef and all remaining ingredients with your hands. Form mixture into large balls. Roll in flour to lightly coat and saute in olive oil until cooked through.

TO MAKE SAUCE:
Saute onions and green pepper in olive oil until translucent.

Add mashed garlic during the last minute or two of frying. Drain thoroughly. Add remaining ingredients and mix well.

Pour the sauce in a large sauce pan, add the cooked meat balls, bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer on low for about 30 to 45 minutes.