Ingredients
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- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup diced jalapeños
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup salsa
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, jalapeños, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix until well combined, then form into meatballs.
- Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- In the last 5 minutes, top each meatball with cheese and return to the oven until melted.
- Serve with salsa.
Notes
- Adjust jalapeño quantity to increase or decrease spiciness.
- Can substitute ground turkey for a leaner option.
- Serve with tortilla chips for added crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 meatballs
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg