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Tex Mex Meatballs

Tex Mex Meatballs, a Quick & Easy beef recipe, ready in 35 minutes, serves 8 Servings.

Recipe Courtesy Of:

Jess Pryles,

jesspryles.com/
Tex Mex Meatballs

Cook Time: 35 Minutes

Servings: 8

Ingredients: 11

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Ingredients

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 350℉.

  2. Step 2

    In a bowl, combine the crushed tortilla chips (they should be the size of large breadcrumbs) with the water or beef broth. Stir to make a thick paste. This helps keep the meatballs moist but also adds a great corn flavor.

  3. Step 3

    In a large bowl, combine Ground Beef, green chiles, salt, garlic powder, cumin, chipotle powder, onion powder and the tortilla chip mix. Using hands, mix lightly but thoroughly (do not pack).  

  4. Step 4

    Form the Ground Beef mixture into balls, using about 1/3 cup of the mixture per ball. Do not overwork or form the meatballs too tightly.

  5. Step 5

    Place the meatballs in a large skillet, leaving space between them, then bake for 15 minutes.

  6. Step 6

    Pour the enchilada sauce over/around the meatballs, and return to the oven for an additional 7 minutes. 

  7. Step 7

    Sprinkle the cheese all over the meatballs, and return to the oven until cheese is melted, about 3-5 minutes.

  8. Step 8

    Serve immediately. Caution, skillet will be extremely hot.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition facts based on 90% lean ground beef.

Nutrition information per serving: 360 Calories; 195.5 kcal Calories from fat; 21.7 g Total Fat; (9.8 g Saturated Fat; 4.8 g Monounsaturated Fat); 98.7 mg Cholesterol; 1133 mg Sodium; 10 g Total Carbohydrate; 0.6 g Dietary Fiber; 30 g Protein; 3.2 mg Iron; 437 mg Potassium; 6.1 mg Niacin; 0.5 mg Vitamin B6; 2.5 mcg Vitamin B12; 5.5 mg Zinc; 19.3 mcg Selenium; 76.2 mg Choline

This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc; and a good source of Riboflavin,, Iron, and Choline.

 

Safe Handling Tips:

  • Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
  • Separate raw meat from other foods.
  • Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
  • Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
  • Wash all produce prior to use.
  • Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
  • Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
  • Refrigerate leftovers promptly.

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