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Spicy Mexican Donkey Balls

Irresistibly Spicy Mexican Donkey Balls for Flavor Lovers

Spicy Mexican Donkey Balls are flavor-packed mini-meatballs bursting with seasoned ground beef and a cheesy surprise, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 16 meatballs
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or ground turkey
  • 1 cup Chopped Onion or shallots
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro or parsley
  • 1 medium Jalapeño Pepper omit for milder version
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced, fresh is best
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin or coriander
  • 1 tbsp Chili Powder adjust to preference
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika or regular paprika
  • to taste Salt & Pepper
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese or pepper jack
  • 1 cup Crushed Tortilla Chips or breadcrumbs
  • 1 large Egg or flaxseed egg for vegan
For Cooking
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 can Mexican-style Tomatoes with Green Chilies or fresh tomatoes with added chili
  • 2 pieces Fresh Lime Wedges for serving

Equipment

  • oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • ovenproof skillet
  • Meat Thermometer

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped onion, fresh cilantro, minced jalapeño, minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add in the shredded cheddar cheese and crushed tortilla chips, stirring gently.
  4. Crack an egg into the mixture and combine well.
  5. Roll the mixture into golf-ball-sized meatballs, aiming for uniform size.
  6. Heat olive oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium heat and sear the meatballs for about 5 minutes.
  7. Pour the Mexican-style tomatoes with green chilies over the meatballs in the skillet.
  8. Transfer the skillet into the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, checking for an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
  9. Allow the meatballs to rest briefly, then serve warm with fresh lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These meatballs are freezer-friendly—bake a batch, cool completely, and store in an airtight container.

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