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Chorizo Meatballs

These chorizo meatballs are simple to make with ground beef and Spanish pork chorizo, Cheddar cheese, red onion, cilantro, chili powder, cumin, and oregano. Honestly some of the best meatballs we've ever made.

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 to 6 servings
Calories: 724 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 medium red onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 3/4 cup fresh store-bought or homemade bread crumbs*
  • 1/2 cup Grated cheddar or monterey jack cheese
  • 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 pound ground chorizo (the Spanish sort and not the Mexican kind)
  • 1 teaspoon salt or less to taste

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Slick a rimmed baking sheet or a roasting pan with 2 tablespoons of the oil.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, warm the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is translucent, about 3 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat the egg and milk together. Add the bread crumbs, cheese, cilantro, chili powder, cumin, and oregano and combine.
  4. Add the sautéed onion and garlic to the egg mixture along with the beef and chorizo. Add the salt and mix thoroughly.
  5. Using dampened hands, roll about 1 tablespoon chorizo mixture into balls about 1 1/2 inches (4 centimeters) in diameter, taking care not to squash the mixture too much. Take care that the meatballs are all the same size to ensure they cook evenly. Arrange the meatballs on the baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
  6. Roast for 12 to 18 minutes, until the meatballs are cooked through. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Cocktail Party Chorizo Meatballs
  • For chorizo meatballs that are daintier—and easier for your guests to manage as they juggle a cocktail in one hand and a toothpick, napkin, and party nosh in the other—simply use half the amount of chorizo meatball mixture as directed in the recipe above when you shape the meatballs and bake for a shorter amount of time. Begin checking on the meatballs after 8 minutes.
  • To make homemade bread crumbs, use 2- to 3-day-old stale bread of any sort and pulse it in a food processor until crumbs form. For softer bread crumbs, use bread that’s been soaked in milk or water.
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Nutrition Information

Serving 1portion Calories 724kcal (36%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 36g (72%) Fat 55g (85%) Saturated Fat 19g (95%) Monounsaturated Fat 20g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 178mg (59%) Sodium 1330mg (55%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4to 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 724

% Daily Value*

Serving 1portion
Calories 724kcal 36%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 36g 72%
Fat 55g 85%
Saturated Fat 19g 95%
Monounsaturated Fat 20g 100%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 178mg 59%
Sodium 1330mg 55%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%

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