Tex Mex Meatballs are flavored with jalapeno, chipotle pepprs, cumin, and cilantro, simmered in enchilada sauce and covered in a blanket of melted Mexican cheese. Such a delicious appetizer, gameday treat or dinner.
Course Appetizer, Main Dish
Cuisine Tex-Mex
Keyword ground beef, meatballs
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 20 minutesminutes
Servings 5
Ingredients
1 1/2poundsground beef
2/3cupfinely chopped onion
1jalapeno,minced
1/2cupcrushed corn chips,I use Fritos
1largeegg,lightly beaten
1tablespoonchopped cilantro
1teaspoonground cumin
1/4teaspoonsalt
1/2teaspoonpepper
1/2teaspoongarlic powder
1cupshredded Mexican cheese
1tablespoonolive oil
Sauce
2cansred enchilada sauce
1/2cupchicken broth
2chipotle peppers in adobo,minced
1cupshredded Mexican cheese
1tablespoonchopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
Combine all meatball ingredients, except olive oil, in a large bowl. Mix together.Shape into 15 meatballs.
Heat oil in a 12-inch cast iron pan over medium-high heat. Add meatballs and cook until browned on all sides.
Add red enchilada sauce, chicken broth, and chipotle peppers. Simmer uncovered for 10-12 minutes.
Sprinkle cheese and cilantro on top and serve.
Notes
Ground turkey or chicken can be used instead of ground beef.