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Taco Meatballs

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 20 Meatballs
In the mood for a little hint of Mexican in your meatball? This recipe creates a bite-size beef taco that everyone will enjoy. These meatballs are just as easy as making tacos but come in little balls and they are stuffed with queso fresco. You can serve these meatballs as an appetizer for a Mexican feast, topping each one with a little lettuce, tomato, and sour cream on a toothpick, or as a replacement for taco meat in a softshell. Unfortunately, these probably wouldn't fit in a hard shell taco but you could possibly make little taco tostadas. with these meatballs.
I would think you agree that everyone loves their meat stuffed with a little cheese. If for some reason you can't find queso fresco at your local grocery store you can always choose a different cheese to stuff these with. You can go with mozzarella if you want a milder cheese in the middle, or a nice cheddar if you want a little more punch in your cheese, or even a good pepper jack habanero if you want a little spice in your Taco Meatball. You can also always substitute your favorite taco seasoning for the spices I used. I am a fan of keeping things clean and being in control of the amount of salt I use - hence the individual spices.
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 tbs chili powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Mexican oregano
  • 1/2 tsp coriander
  • 1/2 lime juiced
  • 25 cubes queso fresco
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350degrees Fahrenheit
  • In a bowl combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, eggs, chili powder, smoked cumin. Paprika, cayenne pepper, Mexican oregano, coriander, and lime juice. Season to taste salt and pepper.
  • Take the meat mixture and flatten it in the palm of your hand. Take one of the queso fresco pieces and wrap the meat mixture around the cheese. Roll the meat mixture and cheese around in your hand to form a ball.
  • Place your meatballs on a greased baking sheet and place them in the oven. Bake for 20 mins.