Tex Mex Meatballs

Tex Mex Meatballs are flavored with jalapeno, chipotle pepprs, cumin, and cilantro, simmered in enchilada sauce and covered in a blanket of melted Mexican cheese. Such a delicious appetizer, gameday treat or dinner.

There’s cheese in the meatballs and on top of the meatballs for lots of cheesy goodness! Serve over rice for a dinner that is sure to be a family favorite.

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How To Make

To make them, mix together 1 1/2 pounds of ground beef, chopped onions, a minced jalapeno, an egg, cilantro, cumin, Mexican shredded cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder, plus 1/2 cup of crushed corn chips for binder.

How To Serve

Shape the mixture into 15 meatballs. Brown them in a little olive oil heated in a cast iron pan. If you don’t have a cast iron pan, no problem. Just use a regular skillet or a non-stick skillet.

Add 2 cans of red enchilada sauce, 1/2 cup of chicken broth, and 2 minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. Simmer uncovered for 10-12 minutes to cook the meatballs all the way through and thicken the sauce some. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded Mexican cheese on top and then sprinkle with fresh chopped cilantro.

Serve with toothpicks as an appetizer or over rice as a meal. Leftovers can be turned into an awesome sub!

Recipe Tips

• Ground turkey or chicken can be used instead of ground beef.
• Crushed tortilla chips can be used instead of Frito chips.

Storage

Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 days and can be reheated in a microwave.

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