Cheesy Mexican Meatballs
Ciara Beecroft
2023-06-28
1 hour 20 mins
Easy
5 servings
This recipe is a cheesy twist on your classic meatballs, they are juicy and packed with lots of Mexican flavours.
Ingredients:
400g Beef Mince
400g Pork Mince
2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
2 tsp Cumin
200g Mature Cheddar
Pinch of Salt and Pepper
1 tsp Chilli
1 Onion
1 Red Pepper
3-4 Garlic Cloves
2 tsp Paprika
1 tbsp Chipotle Paste/ Sriracha
1-2 tins Chopped Tomatoes
2 tbsp Lime Juice
Fresh Coriander
Method:
Step 1
Dice your onion and pepper and finely chop your garlic and chilli.
Step 2
In a bowl combine the mince meat, cumin, cinnamon, salt and pepper and then roll them into balls.
Step 3
Chop the cheese into cubes, then flatten the meatballs and place a cube of cheese inside each. Then re-roll the meatballs and place in an ovenproof dish.
Step 4
Heat some oil in a pan and fry your onions, chilli, garlic and red peppers for 2-3 mins.
Step 5
Season with salt, pepper and paprika then add your chipotle paste/sriracha and a splash of lime juice.
Step 6
Add your chopped tomatoes and coriander and mix through. Let this bubble for 2-3 mins, then pour the sauce over the raw meatballs and place it in the oven at 180 degrees celsius for 45 mins.
Step 7
For the last 15 mins sprinkle some grated cheese on top and allow it to melt.
Step 8
Serve it up with spaghetti and dig in!
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