Tex-Mex Spicy Meatballs Recipe

Name: Tex-Mex Spicy Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup packaged plain breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup milk; 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef; 2 eggs; 2 tablespoons dried onion flakes; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 cup beef broth; 3/4 cup chili sauce, such as Heinz brand

Servings: persons

1/2 cup packaged plain breadcrumbs
1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
2 eggs
2 tablespoons dried onion flakes
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup beef broth
3/4 cup chili sauce, such as Heinz brand

1
Heat oven to 350 degrees; line baking sheet with nonstick aluminum foil.
2
In small bowl, combine bread crumbs and milk.
3
Let stand until bread crumbs absorb the milk.
4
In large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumb mixture, eggs, dried minced onion, cumin, oregano, garlic salt and cayenne pepper.
5
Mix with clean hands until combined.
6
Form into 30 meatballs, each about 1 inch in diameter; place on prepared baking sheet.
7
Bake meatballs at 350 degree for 20 minutes.
8
In large skillet, mix together broth and chili sauce.
9
Add meatballs and simmer, covered, over medium heat for 10 minutes.
10
Stir occasionally.
11
Remove cover; cook 5 minutes longer.
12
Make Ahead: Can be made ahead, cooked, covered and refrigerated for 1-2 days; reheat before serving.
13
To transport, place in an insulated container.
14
Serve within 2 hours (within 1 hour if outside temperature is above 90 degrees).

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup packaged plain breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup milk, 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef, 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, Tex-Mex Spicy 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.

Tex-Mex Spicy Meatballs

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