Taco Meatball Bites

Name: Taco Meatball Bites
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (80/20); 2 tablespoons taco seasoning; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 2 tablespoons canned chopped chilies; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1/3 cup plain breadcrumbs; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro; 24 -30 corn, chip scoops; cheese, dip (Queso, see recipe below); 1 cup guacamole; 1 cup small dice pico de gallo; 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro; 1 cup sour cream; 1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese; 1 1/2 cups grated monterey jack pepper cheese; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 cup milk; 1 tablespoon canned chopped chile

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Recipe by Food.com

These Mexican-inspired meatballs have just the right amount of spice, and can easily be paired with tons of toppings.

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READY IN: 30mins

SERVES: 6-8

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

Meatballs
1

lb ground beef (80/20)
2

tablespoons taco seasoning
1

tablespoon tomato paste
2

tablespoons canned chopped chilies
1

large egg, lightly beaten
¹⁄₃

cup plain breadcrumbs
2

tablespoons chopped cilantro
Toppings
24 -30

corn, chip scoops
cheese, dip (Queso, see recipe below)
1

cup guacamole
1

cup small dice pico de gallo
2

tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
1

cup sour cream
Queso
1 ¹⁄₂

cups grated cheddar cheese
1 ¹⁄₂

cups grated monterey jack pepper cheese
1

tablespoon cornstarch
1

cup milk
1

tablespoon canned chopped chile

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, taco seasoning, tomato paste, 2 tablespoons chopped chilis, egg, breadcrumbs and chopped cilantro. Form into 2-inch meatballs and place on prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 15-20 minutes until cooked through. Remove and place each meatball in a corn chip scoop. Drizzle with queso, and top with guacamole, pico de gallo and chopped cilantro. Serve with a side of sour cream.
For the Queso:
In a large bowl, toss to combine cheddar cheese, pepper jack cheese and cornstarch. In a medium saucepan, bring milk to a simmer. Whisk in cheeses and chopped chilis. Bring to a simmer to thicken, about 1-2 minutes.

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