Taco Meatball Bites Recipes

TACO MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line 2 rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
• In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the beef, chili powder, cumin, salt, egg, tomato paste and tortilla chips and mix on low speed until thoroughly combined. Stir in the cheese with a rubber spatula. Using a 1-ounce portion scoop, form the meatballs. Scoop onto the prepared baking sheets and bake until golden brown and cooked through, 18 to 20 minutes.

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.

TACO MEATBALL BITES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine ground beef, taco seasoning, tomato paste, 2 tablespoons chopped chilis, egg, breadcrumbs and chopped cilantro. Form into 2-inch meatballs and place on prepared baking sheet.
• Bake for 15-20 minutes until cooked through. Remove and place each meatball in a corn chip scoop. Drizzle with queso, and top with guacamole, pico de gallo and chopped cilantro. Serve with a side of sour cream.
• For the Queso:.
• In a large bowl, toss to combine cheddar cheese, pepper jack cheese and cornstarch. In a medium saucepan, bring milk to a simmer. Whisk in cheeses and chopped chilis. Bring to a simmer to thicken, about 1-2 minutes.

CHEESY STUFFED TACO MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
• Mix together the ground beef, chorizo, egg, cornmeal, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, oregano, granulated onion, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper with your hands in a large bowl. Scoop the mixture into tablespoon-sized portions. For each, press 1 cube of cheese into the center, press the meat around it to seal, and roll into a smooth ball.
• Put the chips in a plastic bag, seal and crush with a rolling pin. Drop 3 or 4 meatballs at a time into the bag, and roll them around to lightly coat with the crushed chips. Arrange the coated meatballs on the prepared baking sheet, and bake until the outsides are browned and the cheese is melted inside, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Serve the meatballs on a platter over a bed of shredded lettuce with guacamole, pico de gallo and sour cream on the side.

TACO MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. , Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until no longer pink; drain. Serve with salsa and taco sauce.

CHEESE-STUFFED TACO MEATBALLS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Crush the chips in a plastic bag.
• In a bowl, combine all ingredients except the cheese and vegetable oil. Stir until fully incorporated.
• With your hands, grab about a golf ball-sized amount of the ground beef mixture and slightly flatten it in your palm.
• Take 1 cube of cheese, place it in the the middle, and press the beef around it so the cheese is fully covered and in the center of the meatball.
• Heat a thin layer of vegetable oil in a cast-iron pan over medium to medium-high heat.
• Once the pan is hot, cook the meatballs. Rotate them throughout cooking to brown all sides and cook through.
• Once meatballs are fully cooked and browned, remove from the pan and top with salsa, sour cream, and cilantro.
• Enjoy!

TACO BITES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray mini muffin cups with cooking spray.
• Mix cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, salsa, green onion, garlic powder, and sugar together in a bowl. Add eggs and mix well; spoon into the prepared muffin cups.
• Bake in the preheated oven until each taco bite is set in the middle, about 15 minutes.

CHEESE-STUFFED TACO MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper.
• In medium bowl, mix beef, taco seasoning mix, bread crumbs and egg, using hands to mix well.
• Grab a golf ball-sized amount beef mixture, and flatten into patty. Place chunk of cheese in center, and fold beef mixture up and around cheese to seal it in. Shape into ball. Place on cookie sheet. Repeat to make total of 12 meatballs.
• Bake 15 minutes. Serve hot.

TACO PORK MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil. Spray with cooking spray.
• In large bowl, mix Meatball ingredients until well combined. Using rounded tablespoon measure, shape 20 (1 1/2-inch)meatballs; place in pan. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until no longer pink in the center (at least 165°F).
• Meanwhile, in small bowl, add avocado and lime juice; mash with fork until nearly smooth. Add 2 tablespoons green onions, the cilantro and 1/4 teaspoon salt; stir until completely combined. Refrigerate until ready to serve with meatballs.