Spicy Mexican Meatballs: Your New Favorite Appetizer!
Spicy Mexican Meatballs are bold, beefy, and fiery, making them the perfect party appetizer or game day snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend for max flavor)
- 1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp chopped red onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeño, finely chopped (seeds in for extra heat)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 tbsp hot sauce (for real spice lovers!)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, crushed tortilla chips, cheddar, onion, garlic, jalapeño, egg, and seasonings.
- Form into 1.5-inch balls and place on a lined baking tray.
- Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 18–20 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked.
- While hot, sprinkle more shredded cheddar on top so it melts right in. Add sliced jalapeños, fresh cilantro, and crushed chips.
- Serve hot with sour cream, chipotle mayo, or spicy salsa for dipping.
Notes
- These meatballs are great for game nights or as a quick dinner idea.
- Adjust the jalapeño and hot sauce to your spice preference.
- For extra flavor, consider adding more spices or toppings as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: ~310
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: Varies
- Fat: Varies
- Saturated Fat: Varies
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Varies
- Fiber: Varies
- Protein: ~20g
- Cholesterol: Varies