Ingredients
4 cups tomato juice, divided3/4 cup cornmeal2 tablespoons ground cumin, divided2 tablespoons chili powder, divided3/4 teaspoon salt, divided2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1/2 pound bulk pork sausage
Preparation
In a small bowl, combine 1/3 cup tomato juice, cornmeal, 1 tablespoon cumin, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, garlic and cayenne. Add the beef and sausage and mix well. Shape into 1-1/4-in. balls.
In a dutch oven, combine the remaining tomato juice, cumin, chili powder and salt; bring to a boil. Add meatballs; cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°.
