Botana De Albondigas Appetizer Meatballs

Get ready to wow your guests with these irresistible Botana de Albóndigas Appetizer Meatballs! This Mexican-inspired dish combines the rich flavors of ground beef and pork, infused with aromatic garlic, onion, cilantro, and spices like cumin and smoked paprika. With just a touch of breadcrumbs and milk for a perfect, juicy texture, these bite-sized delights are pan-seared to golden perfection. Serve them warm with tangy lime wedges and a spicy tomato-based dipping sauce for an explosion of flavor in every bite. Perfect for parties, casual gatherings, or game day spreads, this easy-to-make appetizer is sure to become a crowd favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground beef
• 0.5 lb Ground pork
• 1 large Egg
• 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
• 2 tbsp Milk
• 2 Garlic cloves, minced
• 0.5 White onion, finely diced
• 0.25 cup Cilantro, chopped
• 1 tsp Ground cumin
• 1 tsp Smoked paprika
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tbsp Vegetable oil (for cooking)
• 4 Lime wedges (for serving)
• 1 cup Spicy tomato-based dipping sauce (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, egg, breadcrumbs, and milk. Mix gently to combine.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic, diced onion, chopped cilantro, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the meat mixture. Mix until evenly distributed, but do not overwork the meat.

Step 3

Use a tablespoon or small scoop to portion out the mixture, then roll it into bite-sized meatballs. Place them on a plate or tray.

Step 4

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the meatballs in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.

Step 5

Cook the meatballs for 8-10 minutes per batch, turning occasionally to brown them evenly on all sides. They should be cooked through with no pink in the center (internal temperature of 165°F).

Step 6

Remove the cooked meatballs from the skillet and drain on a plate lined with paper towels. Repeat with remaining meatballs.

Step 7

Serve the meatballs warm with lime wedges on the side and an optional spicy tomato-based dipping sauce for extra flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1232.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2459.2

Total Fat 171.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 56.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 727.4mg	0%
Sodium 4970.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 88.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.4g	0%
Total Sugars 24.5g
Protein 156.6g	0%

Vitamin D 66.8IU	0%
Calcium 351.3mg	0%
Iron 18.0mg	0%
Potassium 2337.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.1%

Protein: 24.8%

Carbs: 14.0%