Paulina’s Meatballs | Texas Co-op Power

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 3/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons dried mustard
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 cans (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
• 10 teaspoons jalapeño jelly, plus more for serving
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
• Dash cayenne pepper