Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped onion, fresh cilantro, jalapeño pepper, minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese and crushed tortilla chips into the meat mixture.
- Incorporate the beaten egg into the bowl with your beef mixture.
- Shape the mixture into golf-ball-sized meatballs and place them onto a clean plate or baking sheet.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add the meatballs and sear for about 5 minutes until browned.
- Pour the Mexican-style tomatoes with green chilies over the meatballs in the skillet.
- Carefully transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Remove the skillet from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Garnish with fresh lime wedges.
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Notes
These meatballs store well in the fridge for up to 3 days and can be frozen for up to 3 months.
