Description
Bold and spicy beef balls filled with cheese and tortilla chips, perfect for parties or game day.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 1/4 cup Cilantro, fresh
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 Jalapeno pepper, diced
- 1 Lime, Fresh wedges
- 1 can Mexican-style tomatoes with green chilies
- 1/2 cup Onion, chopped
- 1 Egg
- 1 tsp Chili powder
- 1/2 tsp Paprika, smoked
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Cumin, ground
- 1/2 cup Tortilla chips, crushed
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, and diced jalapeno. Sauté until softened.
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, cilantro, Mexican-style tomatoes, egg, chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add the sautéed mixture and blend well.
- Crush tortilla chips and fold them into the meat mixture with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Form the mixture into balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown.
- Serve warm with lime wedges and your choice of dipping sauce.
Notes
Do not overmix the meat to prevent toughness. Use a cookie scoop for even baking. Consider leaving jalapeno seeds for more heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: beef, snacks, party food, Mexican, meatballs