5 from 12 votes
Taco Meatballs
Taco Meatballs blend ground beef with taco seasoning, tomato paste, chopped green chiles, eggs, breadcrumbs, and cilantro. Rolled into small balls and baked, they offer a compact, flavorful bite with taco-inspired spices and mild heat, perfect as an appetizer or main dish.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
12
Servings
Calories:
205 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 packets taco seasoning , about 6 tablespoons
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/4 cup green chiles , chopped
- 2 large egg
- 3/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup cilantro , chopped
- 2 pounds ground beef , (85/15)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees and spray a 9x13 baking dish with vegetable oil spray.
- In a large bowl whisk together taco seasoning, tomato paste, green chiles, eggs, breadcrumbs and cilantro until well combined.
- Gently mix in beef until combined.
- Roll into 1 inch balls and place into baking dish.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
205kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
82mg
(27%)
Sodium
156mg
(7%)
Potassium
277mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
124IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
30mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 205
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 205kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 156mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 277mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 124IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.