-Jo Ferry cmsj69b
      2 lb Lean ground beef

    1/2 ts Garlic powder

    1/2 ts Ground cumin

      1 pn Oregano

      1 pn Cilantro

      3 oz Butter

      1 c  Tomatoes; diced

    1/2 c  Green chilies; diced

      4    Cloves garlic; chopped

      2    Med. onions; chopped

      1 lb Green cabbage; chopped

      1    Med. zucchini; finely diced

    1/2    Bunch of cilantro

      3 qt Beef broth

           Salt and pepper; to taste
           Chopped cilantro
     This recipe is from the mystery "The 27* Ingredient Chili Con Carne
  Murders" by Nancy Pickard and Virginia Rich.
     In a mixing bowl, mix ground beef,garlic powder, cumin, oregano and
  cilantro. Shape into 1-oz meatballs.
     In a large pot, saute in the butter, the tomatoes, chilies, garlic,
  onions, cabbage, zucchini, and cilantro. Add the beef broth. Just before
  the broth comes to a bil, add the meatballs, one at a time. Add salt and
  pepper to taste. Simmer for 30 minutes. Top with chopped cilantro just
  before serving.
     Note: This is even better the next day.