Tex Mex Meatballs Recipes

TEX-MEX MEATBALLS WITH SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• To make the meatballs, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a small skillet and add the onions and garlic. Cook, stirring, until wilted. Let cool.
• Combine all ingredients except remaining tablespoon of oil, and blend well.
• Shape the mixture into 20 or more 1 1/2-inch meatballs.
• Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet and add the meatballs. Cook over medium heat, turning so they brown evenly, about 10 minutes. Keep them warm.
• To make the sauce, heat the oil in a saucepan. Add the remaining ingredients, blend well and bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 minutes. Add the meatballs and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti.
• Put the water, salt and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil into a large kettle.
• Bring to a boil, add the spaghetti and cook to the desired degree of doneness. Drain and return the spaghetti to the kettle. Add the remaining olive oil and butter and toss. Serve immediately with the meatballs and sauce.

TEX-MEX MEATBALL TACOS

Steps:

• Mix the mince with the egg, spice mix and some seasoning, then shape into 16 meatballs. Set aside in the fridge to firm up slightly while you make the sides.
• Mix the tomatoes, coriander, ½ the garlic and ½ the lime juice in a bowl with 1 tbsp oil, season and set aside. Stir the remaining garlic into the soured cream with a handful of the grated cheese and season. Slice the avocado and squeeze over the remaining lime juice. Bring these, the taco shells and lime wedges to the table.
• Heat the remaining oil in a large frying pan. Fry the meatballs over a medium heat for 8-10 mins until evenly browned and cooked through. Sprinkle over the remaining cheese, put a lid on the pan and cook for 1 min until melted, then let everyone help themselves.

TEX-MEX SPICY MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees; line baking sheet with nonstick aluminum foil.
• In small bowl, combine bread crumbs and milk.
• Let stand until bread crumbs absorb the milk.
• In large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumb mixture, eggs, dried minced onion, cumin, oregano, garlic salt and cayenne pepper.
• Mix with clean hands until combined.
• Form into 30 meatballs, each about 1 inch in diameter; place on prepared baking sheet.
• Bake meatballs at 350 degree for 20 minutes.
• In large skillet, mix together broth and chili sauce.
• Add meatballs and simmer, covered, over medium heat for 10 minutes.
• Stir occasionally.
• Remove cover; cook 5 minutes longer.
• Makes 30 meatballs.
• Make Ahead: Can be made ahead, cooked, covered and refrigerated for 1-2 days; reheat before serving.
• To transport, place in an insulated container.
• Serve within 2 hours (within 1 hour if outside temperature is above 90 degrees).