Italian meatballs have their lofty perch atop spaghetti, and Swedish meatballs swim in a sea of tangy sauce. But what about meatballs from south of the border? They bring the Southwest in delicious bite-size spheres! Taco Meatballs pack juicy, savory ground beef with fragrant and bold cilantro, vibrant tomato paste, and chopped chiles for a little heat, ready to adorn Mexican rice or be eaten all on their own! Taco Meatballs are simple to put together and speedy to make so you can add this spin to your taco nights anytime!
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/4 cup green chiles, chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 pounds ground beef
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Step 2 –Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Step 3 –In a large bowl, whisk together the taco seasoning, the tomato paste, the green chiles, the eggs, the breadcrumbs, and the cilantro until well-combined.
Step 4 –Gently mix in the beef until combined.
Step 5 –Roll the beef mixture into 1-inch balls.
Step 6 –Place the balls into the prepared baking dish.
Step 7 –Bake until the meatballs are cooked through at 160 degrees F, about 20-22 minutes.
Step 8 –Serve hot.
