Description
Cheesy Mexican Meatballs combine juicy ground beef with melted cheddar or pepper jack cheese, crunchy breadcrumbs, and a blend of chili powder, cumin, garlic, and fresh cilantro for a bold, fiesta‑flavored bite. Each bite‑size ball is baked until golden, delivering a tender core and a crisp exterior perfect for serving with salsa, topping tacos, or adding to salads. This easy, family‑friendly recipe makes 4 servings in under an hour, ideal for weeknight meals and crowd fun gatherings. Tonight!!!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or pepper jack)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup salsa
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl combine ground beef, shredded cheese, breadcrumbs, onion, cilantro, egg, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Form mixture into 1‑inch balls and place on a parchment‑lined baking sheet.
- Bake 20‑25 minutes, until browned and internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Serve hot with salsa or use in tacos.
Notes
- For extra crispness
- broil the meatballs for the last 2 minutes. Chill mixture before shaping for better shape retention.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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