24 Killer Spicy Mexican Meatballs Everyone Demands
Bold party bites with a spicy Tex-Mex twist, combining beef and chorizo for a crispy outside and juicy inside.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb spicy chorizo (casings removed)
- 1 cup crushed tortilla chips
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 small jalapeño (finely diced)
- Extra cheddar, diced tomatoes, and chopped cilantro (for topping)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, chorizo, egg, garlic, onion, crushed tortilla chips, spices, and cheese.
- Roll into golf ball-sized meatballs.
- Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes on a lined sheet until browned.
- Sprinkle hot meatballs with extra cheddar, diced tomatoes, and fresh cilantro.
- Serve over crushed tortilla chips or solo with lime wedges.
Notes
- Perfect for parties and meal prep.
- Adjust jalapeño for more or less heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 85mg