Easy Tex Mex Meatballs

This Mexican meatball recipe is another simple and affordable dish that you should definitely try! They go well with pasta, potatoes, or rice. You can use them as a filling for a sub or taco.

The main ingredients in meatballs are ground beef, cheese, egg, and bread crumbs. They are stewed in tomato sauce, with cheese and herbs added for serving.

HOW TO MAKE TEX-MEX MEATBALLS?

1. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, 1 cup of grated cheese, parsley, garlic, jalapenos, cumin, and egg. Add salt and pepper to taste, and mix until smooth.
2. Form the meatballs roughly the same size.
3. Heat oil in a large skillet, place the meatballs in a single layer, and cook over medium heat until golden brown, turning every 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
4. Using the same skillet, heat the remaining oil and saute the onions for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft. Add the crushed tomatoes and chipotle in adobo sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil.
   
5. Return the meatballs to the skillet, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until tender.
6. Sprinkle the remaining cup of grated cheese on top, cover for 1-2 minutes until melted, and serve. Garnish with parsley before serving.
   

WHAT TO SERVE WITH TEX-MEX MEATBALLS?

The easiest serving option is to use the meatballs as a filling for a sab or taco. They also go well with any kind of pasta, rice, vegetables, fried or boiled potatoes.

CAN YOU FREEZE TEX MEX MEATBALLS?

Yes, you can. After stewing the meatballs in tomato sauce, do not add cheese. Let them cool, transfer them to a container with an airtight lid, and put them in the freezer.

Allow to thaw overnight in the refrigerator before use. Put them in a frying pan, add a couple of tablespoons of water, and heat, covered with a lid. Only then add the cheese and serve hot.

RECIPE TIPS;

1. You can use any minced meat you prefer.
2. If the meat mixture is too dry, add one extra egg. If too thin, use bread crumbs.
3. If you don’t like or use jalapenos, replace them with chopped bell peppers.

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Tex-Mex Meatballs

This Mexican meatball recipe is a simple, tasty, and affordable dish you should try!

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Course: Appetizer, Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 6

Calories: 399kcal

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb lean ground beef
• 2 c. shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
• 1/2 c. panko bread crumbs
• 2 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 jalapeño, finely chopped
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 large onion, chopped
• 1 (15-oz.) Can crushed tomatoes
• 2 tbsp. chopped chipotle chiles in adobo sauce

Instructions

• Combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, 1 cup cheese, parsley, garlic, jalapeno, cumin, egg, salt, and pepper to taste, and mix until smooth. Shape the meatballs.
• Heat the oil in a skillet, place the meatballs, and fry until golden, 1-2 minutes on each side. Transfer to a plate.
• To the same skillet, add the onion and cook for 5 minutes until tender. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and chipotle in adobo. Bring to a boil. Return the meatballs to the skillet, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Add the remaining cheese, let it melt for 2 minutes, and serve garnished with parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 399kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 23g

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