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Spicy Mexican Donkey Balls for a Flavor-Packed Fiesta

Spicy Mexican Donkey Balls: Your Flavor-Packed Fiesta Delight

Spicy Mexican Donkey Balls are a flavor-packed fiesta delight, bursting with melted cheddar and jalapeño heat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: APPETIZERS
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Can substitute with ground turkey or chicken.
  • 1 cup Chopped Onion Essential for flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Cilantro Can be omitted.
  • 1 medium Jalapeño Pepper Adjust according to spice tolerance.
  • 2 cloves Garlic (Minced) Opt for fresh garlic.
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin Essentials spice.
  • 1 tbsp Chili Powder Can use different chili powders.
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika Substitute with regular paprika if needed.
  • to taste Salt and Pepper Adjust according to preference.
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Can substitute with Monterey Jack.
  • 1 cup Crushed Tortilla Chips Can substitute with panko breadcrumbs.
  • 1 Egg (beaten) Use a flax egg for vegan option.
For the Sauce
  • 1 can (15 oz) Mexican-style Tomatoes with Green Chilies Can substitute with diced tomatoes.
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil For searing.
For Serving
  • 1 lime Fresh Lime Wedges Lemon can be used as an alternative.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Tray
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). This warm-up is essential for achieving that perfect golden crust on your meatballs!
  2. Combine in a bowl the ground beef, onion, cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly for 2-3 minutes until everything is well blended.
  3. Fold in the shredded cheddar and crushed tortilla chips gently. Take care not to overmix to keep your meatballs tender and juicy!
  4. Incorporate the beaten egg into the mixture, stirring until smooth and everything is well combined.
  5. Form tablespoon-sized meatballs and place them neatly on a tray.
  6. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the meatballs for about 5 minutes until they are golden brown on all sides.
  7. Pour the canned Mexican-style tomatoes with green chilies over the seared meatballs in the skillet.
  8. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the meatballs reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
  9. Let rest before serving, and garnish with fresh lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 16gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For extra crunch, double coat meatballs in crushed tortilla chips. Prepare the mixture up to 24 hours in advance for save time.

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