Spicy Meatball

Directions

1. 1
   In a bowl combine the cumin, hot sauce, onion, tomato paste, oregano, and mint.
2. 2
   Add the ground pork, egg and bread crumbs.
3. 3
   Season with salt and pepper.
4. 4
   Roll the meat mixture into balls, using about 1 heaping tablespoon of the mixture to make each ball.
5. 5
   This makes about 20 meatballs.
6. 6
   Preheat the oven to 400F.
7. 7
   Heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat.
8. 8
   Add one tablespoon of oil.
9. 9
   Once hot, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan, saute the meatballs until well browned, about 3 minutes on each side.
10. 10
    Transfer to a baking sheet and bake until cooked through, about 8 minutes, or add to a pot of your favorite sauce and simmer until cooked through.