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Spicy Mexican Donkey Balls

These Spicy Mexican Donkey Balls are bold, spicy beef meatballs filled with cheese and chips, perfect for parties or quick family meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatball Mixture
  • 1 lb Ground beef
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro, fresh
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1 piece Jalapeno pepper diced
  • 1 can Mexican-style tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1/2 cup Onion chopped
  • 1 piece Egg
  • 1 tsp Chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika, smoked
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Cumin, ground
Filling
  • 1/2 cup Tortilla chips crushed
  • 1 cup Cheddar cheese shredded
Serving
  • 1 piece Lime Fresh wedges

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, and diced jalapeno. Sauté until softened.
  3. 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.
  4. Crush tortilla chips and fold them into the meat mixture with shredded cheddar cheese.
  5. Form the mixture into balls and place on a baking sheet.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown.
Serving
  1. Serve warm with lime wedges. Offer salsa, sour cream, or guacamole for dipping.

Notes

Do not overmix the meat or the balls can become tough. Use a cookie scoop to make balls the same size for even baking. Crush chips by hand so some chunks remain for texture. For more heat, leave seeds in the jalapeno or add hot sauce. To keep balls moist, do not overbake; use a meat thermometer to check for 160°F (71°C).