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Pan-fried Meatballs

Mexican style pan-fried meatballs stuffed with onion and cilantro, a simple dish that is easy to adapt to your tastes. Add some serrano chile, a touch of garlic, or some crumbled queso fresco. Preparation is less than 30 minutes from start-to-finish to clean up.

Prep Time
8 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
23 mins
Servings: 12 meatballs
Calories: 657 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. ground beef
  • ½ white onion
  • 12 sprigs cilantro
  • ½ tsp. black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt.
  • 5 tbsp. cooking oil

Instructions

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  1. Remove the stems from the cilantro then finely chop the onion and cilantro. Reserve 1 tsp. of cilantro to use to garnish the meatballs when served.
  2. Place all of the ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Thoroughly mix the ingredients with your hands. Gently compact the meat while mixing.
  4. Divide the mixture into 12 evenly sized balls. Use your hands to shape each ball into a slightly flattened egg-shaped pattie.
  5. Refrigerate the meatballs for 30 minutes to one hour.
  6. Preheat 5 tablespoons of oil your frying pan to medium-hot then place the meatballs in the pan. Cook for 5 minutes until nicely browned.
  7. Turn the meatballs and cook for 5 more minutes.

Notes

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  • We prefer standard ground beef to low-fat ground beef because it makes a juicier meatball.
  • Spicy - Very finely chop ½ serrano pepper and mix with the other ingredients.
  • Garlicky - Very finely chop 2 cloves of garlic and mix with the other ingredients.
  • Cheesy - Crumble 3 ounces of queso fresco and mix well with the other ingredients.
  • Smoky - Chop two canned chipotle peppers in adobo and mix well with the other ingredients.
  • Serve the meatballs with a side of rice or refried beans and your favorite salsa if you wish. Decorate the meatballs with a few bits of the reserved cilantro.

Nutrition Information

Serving 3meatballs Calories 657kcal (33%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 39g (78%) Fat 53g (82%) Sodium 162mg (7%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12meatballs

Amount Per Serving

Calories 657

% Daily Value*

Serving 3meatballs
Calories 657kcal 33%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 39g 78%
Fat 53g 82%
Sodium 162mg 7%
Sugar 2g 4%

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