Mexican Taco Meatballs
"This recipe is wonderful as an appetizer, served with crusty bread, or as a main dish, served in sub rolls and sprinkled with cheese, or you can add a (15 oz.) can of beans and serve as a meatball chili. It is one of my favorite recipes because it is so easy to prepare and so versatile. I often keep this hot in a crockpot to take to pot lucks and a get together with family and friends."
photo by JoyfulCook
- Ready In:
- 50mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Serves:
-
6-8
ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 envelope taco bell taco seasoning mix (or taco seasoning mix of your choice)
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1⁄2 cup plain fresh breadcrumb
- 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil
- salt and pepper
- 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa, mild or hot
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomato sauce
- extra parmesan cheese, as a garnish (optional)
directions
- Combine ground beef, 1/2 of the taco seasoning package, 1/2 cup salsa, bread crumbs, cheese, egg and salt/pepper to taste.
- Shape mixture into 1 1/2 inch balls and brown in large skillet in the peanut oil.
- Drain meatballs on paper towels.
- In a 2 quart sauce pan, add the tomato sauce, remaining salsa, taco seasoning and meatballs.
- Simmer for 30 minutes.
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Reviews
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These were quite delicious! Served with Mexican Rice it was one meal to be remembered! -
First time I tried these I didn't have any taco seasoning on hand so instead I used a fajita seasoning and it was amazing! I make my own tomato sauce to serve with it and was a huge hit with the entire family. 2nd time making I used taco seasoning as the recipe states and the consensus was that they were both good but we preferred the fajita ones a little more. Thanks for a quick, easy and delicious recipe Judy. This meal has become a regular request for dinner at home. -
Both my husband and I really enjoyed these Mexican meatballs. It was a great change and a good way to use ingredients I always have around the house. I used Pamela's recipe #4292 for the taco seasoning. I served it with steamed rice a green salad, and fresh tortillas. Since there's just the two of us, I put the remaining meatballs in the freezer for another meal. This was made in memory of Judy-Jude. -
These meatballs were nice. I baked them instead of frying. I omitted the tomato sauce and added some chipolta spice to kick up the heat. -
These meatballs are delicious. I served them over pasta. Next time I think we'll try them in sub rolls. The meatballs are so tender and the sauce has just the right amount of kick. Thanks!
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Judy-Jude
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<b>Recipezaar Editor: Thank you for visiting Judy-Jude's page. Sadly, Judy-Jude passed away on January 8, 2009. She had many friends here, and she will be missed.</b>
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