Brads Taco Meatballs Recipes

QUICK AND SIMPLE MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine eggs, water, onion, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic and seasonings; mix well. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place meatballs on greased racks in shallow baking pans. Bake, uncovered, until no longer pink, 15-18 minutes. , Freeze option: Freeze cooled meatballs in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in the microwave.

MEXICAN TACO MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Combine ground beef, 1/2 of the taco seasoning package, 1/2 cup salsa, bread crumbs, cheese, egg and salt/pepper to taste.
• Shape mixture into 1 1/2 inch balls and brown in large skillet in the peanut oil.
• Drain meatballs on paper towels.
• In a 2 quart sauce pan, add the tomato sauce, remaining salsa, taco seasoning and meatballs.
• Simmer for 30 minutes.

TACO MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425ºF.
• Mix all ingredients except the cheese together in a bowl.
• Mold a Tbs of meat around a cube of cheese to form a small shaped meatball. Repeat with all of the meat.
• Spray an edged cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray and place meatballs on the cookie sheet.
• Bake for 7-10 min or until meat is done and cheese is melted.

TACO MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
• Mix ground beef, onion, Cheddar cheese, tortilla chips, salsa, egg, and taco seasoning together in a bowl.
• Form 1-inch balls from the mixture and place into the prepared dish so they aren't touching.
• Bake in the preheated oven until browned and no longer pink in the centers, about 30 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes and serve.

EASIEST TACO MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Puree seasoning mix, pork& beans, onion, green pepper, and soup in blender or food processor. Add a few ounces of water if the sauce is too thick to pour, but you don't want it runny. Cooking in the crockpot will also add moisture.
• Put meatballs (frozen is okay) in the crockpot and pour the pureed sauce over the top.
• Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
• Optional: Add chopped hot peppers and/or hot sauce to taste. I usually add the peppers while cooking and/or hot sauce after.
• These can be served in multiple ways: as appetizers with toothpicks and queso dip, if desired; wrapped in tortillas with sour cream, shredded cheese, tomatoes, etc.; on top of shredded lettuce with salsa, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, crushed tortilla chips, etc. (a kind of taco salad); as a type of southwestern hero sandwich in crusty rolls with cheese, tomato, and lettuce; the main course for supper with corn bread and salad to accompany; and/or any other way you can imagine.
• These are delicious--much better than you would think just reading the ingredient list! Everyone who eats these meatballs (in any form) love them and almost always ask for the recipe.
• The standard question is:"Should I really use the cheapest pork and beans? "The answer is YES! For some reason they give the best texture to the sauce.
• If you want more of a baked bean flavor, feel free to add a touch of molasses and/or brown sugar, but I like it best without.

BRAD'S TACO MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
• Combine the hamburger and crushed crackers in a large bowl. Next, add the chili and egg. I find that mixing with a fork is best. Now add the chopped onion and green pepper, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
• Form into 1.5 to 2 inch balls and place them into two 9 x 13 baking dishes sprayed well with a non-stick coating. There will 12 in one dish and approximately 5 in the other.
• Place in the preheated oven. Cook for 55 minutes.
• Carefully remove from the oven and top each of the meatballs with the shredded cheese mixture.
• Return to the oven for 5 minutes to melt the cheese.
• Remove from the oven and cool for 5 minutes.
• We enjoyed these best when served with tortilla chips, salsa, and jalepenos (if you dare).