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Spicy Mexican Donkey Balls

Spicy Mexican Donkey Balls That Will Spice Up Your Dinner

Enjoy these Spicy Mexican Donkey Balls, flavorful bites that will spice up your dinner while being easy to prepare.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or ground turkey for a leaner option
  • 1 cup Chopped Onion yellow or white is best
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Cilantro or parsley if desired
  • 1 medium Jalapeño Pepper adjust to your spice preference
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin or coriander as a substitute
  • 1 tbsp Chili Powder taste and adjust to your liking
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika or regular paprika for milder flavor
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese or Monterey Jack for variety
  • 1 cup Crushed Tortilla Chips or breadcrumbs if necessary
  • 1 large Beaten Egg or flaxseed meal for a vegan option
For Cooking
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil or vegetable oil as an alternative
  • 1 can Mexican-Style Tomatoes with Green Chilies or canned diced tomatoes
  • 1 lime Fresh Lime Wedges for garnishing

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • skillet
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped onion, cilantro, jalapeño, minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
  3. Gently fold in the shredded cheddar cheese and crushed tortilla chips.
  4. Add the beaten egg to the mixture and blend thoroughly.
  5. Shape the mixture into golf-ball-sized meatballs, approximately 1-2 inches in diameter.
  6. Heat olive oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Sear the meatballs for about 5 minutes, turning until browned.
  7. Pour the Mexican-style tomatoes with green chilies over the meatballs and allow to simmer for a minute before moving to the oven.
  8. Transfer the skillet to your preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
  9. Once cooked, serve the meatballs hot, garnished with fresh lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 3meatballsCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Consider experimenting with different cheese types for varied flavors.

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