Taco Meatball Bites Recipe

Name: Taco Meatball Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: Meatballs; 1 lb ground beef (80/20); 2 tablespoons taco seasoning; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 2 tablespoons canned chopped chilies; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1/3 cup plain breadcrumbs; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro; Toppings; 24 -30 corn, chip scoops; cheese, dip (Queso, see recipe below); 1 cup guacamole; 1 cup small dice pico de gallo; 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro; 1 cup sour cream; Queso; 1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese; 1 1/2 cups grated monterey jack pepper cheese; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 cup milk; 1 tablespoon canned chopped chile

Servings: persons

Meatballs
1 lb ground beef (80/20)
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 tablespoons canned chopped chilies
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/3 cup plain breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Toppings
24 -30 corn, chip scoops
cheese, dip (Queso, see recipe below)
1 cup guacamole
1 cup small dice pico de gallo
2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
1 cup sour cream
Queso
1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups grated monterey jack pepper cheese
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon canned chopped chile

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
2
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, taco seasoning, tomato paste, 2 tablespoons chopped chilis, egg, breadcrumbs and chopped cilantro. Form into 2-inch meatballs and place on prepared baking sheet.
3
Bake for 15-20 minutes until cooked through. Remove and place each meatball in a corn chip scoop. Drizzle with queso, and top with guacamole, pico de gallo and chopped cilantro. Serve with a side of sour cream.
4
For the Queso:
5
In a large bowl, toss to combine cheddar cheese, pepper jack cheese and cornstarch. In a medium saucepan, bring milk to a simmer. Whisk in cheeses and chopped chilis. Bring to a simmer to thicken, about 1-2 minutes.

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

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Meatballs, 1 lb ground beef (80/20), 2 tablespoons taco seasoning, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, and more.

Yes, Taco Meatball Bites 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.

Taco Meatball Bites

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