Taco Beef Nuggets with Tejano Dipping Sauce

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   Heat oven to 400 degrees F.

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   Combine ground beef, taco seasoning, and green chiles in a large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly.

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   Divide beef mixture into 16 portions; shape each portion around a cheese cube, completely covering the cheese.

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   Beat egg white with water in shallow dish until blended.

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   Place chips in second shallow dish.

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   Dip each meatball into egg white mixture, then into chips to coat completely.

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   Press each meatball with palm into a flattened nugget shape, generously coating both sides of nugget with chips.

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   Spray a large baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.

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   Place nuggets in baking pan; spray tops of nuggets generously with nonstick cooking spray.

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    Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until meat registers 160 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer; meat should not be pink and juices should run clear.

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    Meanwhile, combine sauce ingredients in small microwave-safe dish.

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    Microwave on high for 30 seconds or until warm.

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    Serve nuggets with sauce.

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    This recipe was obtained from the National Beef Cook-Off website:

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    http://www.beefcookoff.org/wr.asp

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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