Little Latin Meatballs (Albondiguitas)

2 jalape?o peppers
1 pound ground beef
1 egg
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Salsa

Remove stems, seeds and membranes from peppers; chop peppers. Mix peppers, beef, egg, bread crumbs, milk, cheese, onions, salt and pepper. Shape mixture into 1-inch balls. Place in an ungreased 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Bake uncovered at 400 degrees F until brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

Serve with salsa.

Makes 36 meatballs.

Salsa
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 medium tomato, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons snipped parsley
1 tablespoon vinegar
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon salt

Heat all ingredients.