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Cheesy Mexican Meatball Skillet

This Cheesy Mexican Meatball Skillet is an easy, flavor-packed one skillet meal that doubles up as a weeknight dinner or a great crowd-pleasing game day or party dish! Tender, spiced beef meatballs simmered in a delicious Picante sauce and topped with gooey, melty cheese.EASY - This is an easy and impressive recipe to make. Great for beginners. This meatball skillet is perfect for parties, for game day, or for just snacking! US based cup, teaspoon, tablespoon measurements. Common Measurement Conversions. Weight measurements are recommended for accurate results.

Prep Time
1 hr 10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
2 hrs
Servings: 26 Meatballs
Calories: 156 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

Mexican Meatball Skillet
  • 1 ½ lbs ground beef
  • ⅔ cup Italian breadcrumbs (unflavored) substitute with GF breadcrumbs if required
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp cayenne
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp cumin powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp chopped cilantro optional
  • ½ Jalapeño finely chopped (or 1 serrano pepper if you like it spicier)
  • 1 egg
Cheesy Mexican Meatball Skillet
  • 1 bottle Picante Sauce bottle 680 g / 24 oz
  • 85 g mozzarella cheese freshly shredded
  • 85 g Monterey Jack or Manchego cheese freshly shredded
  • chopped cilantro
  • oil
Salsa Puff Pastry Chips
  • 1 sheet puff pastry thawed, more if needed
  • ½ cup salsa not too chunky
  • Shredded cheese of your choice

Instructions

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  1. Mix all the ingredients for the meatballs in a bowl, until combined.
  2. Using a 2 inch scoop, portion the ground beef and form meatballs about 1.5 inches in diameter (about 26-28 meatballs).
  3. Heat a 9 inch skillet over medium-high heat with some oil (olive oil or vegetable oil).
  4. When the skillet is hot, brown the meatballs in batches (not more than 5 minutes for each batch). Set the meatballs aside.
  5. Lower the heat to medium. Drain any excess oil in the pan, and add the Picante sauce to the skillet. Bring to a simmer.
  6. Transfer the meatballs to the pan and cover well in the Picante sauce.
  7. Cover the pan and let it simmer for about 10 minutes on medium heat (the meatballs should be cooked through). The meatballs can be frozen at this stage - just let them cool completely, cover and refrigerate or freeze.
  8. When ready to serve, sprinkle shredded cheese over the meatballs in the skillet. The cheese will start melting as the meatballs and the Picante sauce will be hot.
  9. Place the skillet under the broiler and let the cheese brown.
  10. Remove from the oven when the cheese has browned, sprinkle fresh cilantro and serve immediately with salsa puff pastry chips and/or tortillas and guacamole.
Puff Pastry Chips
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  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Place the thawed puff pastry sheet on a floured surface and roll it out to make it thinner.
  3. Spread a thin layer of salsa on the puff pastry sheet and sparsely sprinkle some cheese on top, and cut the sheet into desired shapes (I cut them into triangles using a pizza cutter).
  4. Place the puff pastry "chips” on a parchment paper-lined baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 15 - 20 minutes, until they are puffed up and golden brown in color.
  5. Serve with the cheesy Mexican meatball skillet.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 156kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 30mg (10%) Sodium 182mg (8%) Potassium 108mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 138IU (3%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 55mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 26Meatballs

Amount Per Serving

Calories 156

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 156kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 182mg 8%
Potassium 108mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 138IU 3%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 55mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.