Mexicali Meatballs

Ingredients

• 12 unsalted saltine crackers
• 12 teaspoon salt
• 1 12 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon minced onion
• 1 tablespoon minced green pepper
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 14 cup onion, finely chopped
• 14 cup celery, finely chopped
• 1 12 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 (10 ounce) can beef broth
• 1 (10 ounce) can water
• 34 cup tomato sauce
• pepper, to taste
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 12 teaspoon ground cumin