With a blend of Tex-Mex seasonings, these fun mini-sized meatballs on skewers are perfect for party-goers of all ages...and are sure to hit the spot for those craving that South-of-the-Border flavor.

Mexi-Meatball Kabobs

Nonstick cooking spray

3 pounds lean ground beef

2 cups quick oats

1 (12-ounce) can NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk

2 large eggs

1/2 cup ketchup

2 (1.25-ounce) packets taco seasoning mix

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

3 large bell peppers (any color), cut into 60, 1-inch pieces

60 (4-inch) wooden skewers

Salsa and sour cream (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Foil-line 3 baking sheets and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Combine ground beef, oats, evaporated milk, eggs, ketchup, taco seasoning and black pepper in large bowl until just mixed. Form mixture into 120, 1-inch meatballs. Place on prepared baking sheets.
3. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until no longer pink in center. Drain on paper towels, if needed.
4. Thread two meatballs and one piece of pepper on each skewer. Place on large serving platter. Serve with salsa and sour cream.

Makes 60 servings.

Tips:

• Meatballs can be made and baked ahead of time, refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen up to 3 months and heated prior to serving.
• Meatballs can also be served individually with toothpicks and dipping bowls of salsas.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/30 of recipe): Calories: 110 Calories from Fat: 30 Total Fat: 3.5 g Saturated Fat: 1.5 g Cholesterol: 40 mg Sodium: 260 mg Carbohydrates: 8 g Dietary Fiber: 1 g Sugars: 3 g Protein: 11 g

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