Spicy Tex Mex Meatballs

Get ready to spice up your dinner routine with these irresistible Spicy Tex Mex Meatballs! Bursting with bold flavors, these tender meatballs combine juicy ground beef and pork seasoned with chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika, along with a pop of heat from fresh jalapeño. Baked until perfectly golden and then simmered in a zesty tomato-chili sauce, they strike the perfect balance of smoky, spicy, and savory. Quick to prep and ready in under an hour, this crowd-pleasing recipe is perfect for weeknight meals or entertaining. Serve them with fluffy rice, warm tortillas, or creamy guacamole for a Tex-Mex-inspired feast everyone will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground beef
• 0.5 lb Ground pork
• 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
• 1 Egg
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 0.5 cup Onion, finely chopped
• 1 Jalapeño, deseeded and finely chopped
• 1 tbsp Chili powder
• 1 tsp Ground cumin
• 1 tsp Smoked paprika
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 can Canned diced tomatoes with green chilies (e.g., Rotel)
• 1 tbsp Tomato paste
• 0.5 cup Beef broth

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, onion, jalapeño, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and cilantro. Mix until all ingredients are evenly incorporated, but do not overmix.

Step 3

Using your hands or a small scoop, form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet, evenly spaced.

Step 4

Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until they are browned and cooked through.

Step 5

While the meatballs are baking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 6

Add the diced tomatoes with green chilies, tomato paste, and beef broth to the skillet. Stir to combine and bring the sauce to a simmer. Let it cook for about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.

Step 7

Remove the meatballs from the oven and carefully transfer them to the skillet with the sauce. Gently coat the meatballs with the sauce and let them simmer together for an additional 5 minutes.

Step 8

Serve the meatballs hot, garnished with extra chopped cilantro if desired. They pair well with rice, tortillas, or a side of guacamole.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1486.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2299.6

Total Fat 152.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 54.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.1g
Cholesterol 701.2mg	0%
Sodium 5612.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 82.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.3g	0%
Total Sugars 20.6g
Protein 155.7g	0%

Vitamin D 48IU	0%
Calcium 295.0mg	0%
Iron 18.7mg	0%
Potassium 2331.1mg	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: 59.1%

Protein: 26.8%

Carbs: 14.1%