Creole Meatballs

• hamburger↗2 lbs
• chopped onion1⁄4 cup
• eggs, slightly beaten↗2
• tomato juice↗1 cup
• dry breadcrumbs↗1 cup
• chili powder↗1 tablespoon
• salt↗2 tablespoons

  try 1 tbsp first

• thyme↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• cayenne pepper↗1⁄3 teaspoon
• msg1⁄2 teaspoon
• flour↗
• cooking oil1⁄3 cup
• sliced onion1 cup
• chopped green pepper3⁄4 cup
• chopped celery1⁄2 cup
• cups sliced mushrooms3
• cups canned tomatoes5
• crushed bay leaf1
• teaspoon salt↗1
• teaspoon cayenne pepper↗1⁄3
• cup sweet wine↗1⁄4

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Mix first 10 ingredients and form into 1 inch meatballs.

2. 2

   Roll in flour and set aside.

3. 3

   In cooking fat, saute onions, green pepper, celery and mushrooms.

4. 4

   Remove to large kettle.

5. 5

   Brown meatballs in same pan, then add to kettle with remaining 5 ingredients.

6. 6

   Cover and simmer 30 minutes.

7. 7

   Thicken with 2 tbsp flour in 1/4 cup water.

8. 8

   *(I have suggested using less salt in the meatballs since I found the dish to be on the salty side).