Cheesy Stuffed Taco Meatballs Recipe

Name: Cheesy Stuffed Taco Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 pound ground beef; 1 link fresh chorizo (3 to 4 ounces), casing removed; 1 large egg; 1/4 cup fine yellow cornmeal; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon granulated onion; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 cups corn tortilla chips; 2 ounces Cheddar, cut into 30 cubes just under 1/2 inch thick; Shredded iceberg lettuce, guacamole, pico de gallo and sour cream, for serving

Servings: persons

3/4 pound ground beef
1 link fresh chorizo (3 to 4 ounces), casing removed
1 large egg
1/4 cup fine yellow cornmeal
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon granulated onion
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups corn tortilla chips
2 ounces Cheddar, cut into 30 cubes just under 1/2 inch thick
Shredded iceberg lettuce, guacamole, pico de gallo and sour cream, for serving

1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
2
Mix together the ground beef, chorizo, egg, cornmeal, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, oregano, granulated onion, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper with your hands in a large bowl.
3
Scoop the mixture into tablespoon-sized portions.
4
For each, press 1 cube of cheese into the center, press the meat around it to seal, and roll into a smooth ball.
5
Put the chips in a plastic bag, seal and crush with a rolling pin.
6
Drop 3 or 4 meatballs at a time into the bag, and roll them around to lightly coat with the crushed chips.
7
Arrange the coated meatballs on the prepared baking sheet, and bake until the outsides are browned and the cheese is melted inside, 10 to 12 minutes.
8
Serve the meatballs on a platter over a bed of shredded lettuce with guacamole, pico de gallo and sour cream on the side.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 pound ground beef, 1 link fresh chorizo (3 to 4 ounces), casing removed, 1 large egg, 1/4 cup fine yellow cornmeal, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Stuffed Taco Meatballs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cheesy Stuffed Taco Meatballs

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