Description
Delightful and spicy finger food that brings a taste of Mexico to your gatherings with a blend of beef and bold spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground Beef (can substitute with ground turkey or chicken)
- 1 medium Chopped Onion
- 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Cilantro (omit if desired)
- 1 medium Jalapeño Pepper (adjust according to spice preference)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp Ground Cumin
- 1 tsp Chili Powder
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
- 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese (or Monterey Jack)
- 1 cup Crushed Tortilla Chips (can swap with panko breadcrumbs)
- 1 large Egg (beaten)
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil (or another cooking oil)
- 1 can Mexican-style Tomatoes with Green Chilies (15 oz can)
- 2 Fresh Lime Wedges (or use lemon)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, jalapeño, spices, and salt and pepper.
- Mix well until all ingredients are fully integrated.
- Add the beaten egg, shredded cheese, and crushed tortilla chips into the mixture for texture.
- Form small balls with the mixture, about the size of a golf ball, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Drizzle olive oil over each ball for that lovely, crisp finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Serve hot with lime wedges on the side for an extra zesty kick.
Notes
Adjust the spice level by modifying the amount of jalapeño used. For a unique texture, consider using panko breadcrumbs instead of tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: spicy snacks, Mexican appetizers, party food, finger food, meatballs