Mexican Meatballs Recipe

Name: Mexican Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped; 1 pound ground pork; 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs; 1 large egg; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 16-ounce jar salsa; Corn or flour tortillas or cooked white rice for serving

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
1 pound ground pork
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1 large egg
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 16-ounce jar salsa
Corn or flour tortillas or cooked white rice for serving

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Heat oven to 400u00b0 F. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large, preferably ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and jalapeno and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat; let cool. In a large bowl, combine the pork, bread crumbs, egg, salt, pepper, cumin, and onion mixture. Shape into 12 meatballs. Wipe out skillet, add the remaining oil, and heat over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides, about 7 minutes total. If not using an ovenproof skillet, transfer the meatballs to a baking dish. Pour the salsa over the top. Bake until cooked through, about 25 minutes. Serve with tortillas or rice.
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NUTRITION PER SERVING
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CALORIES 471(63% from fat); FAT 33g (sat 11g); SUGAR 14g; PROTEIN 2g; CHOLESTEROL 141mg; SODIUM 1,709mg; FIBER 2g; CARBOHYDRATE 18g

415

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped, 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped, 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Mexican 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.

Mexican Meatballs

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