Dinner for 7

Taco Meatball Bites

Name: Taco Meatball Bites
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 7 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 2 tbsp taco seasoning; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 2 tbsp canned chopped chilies; 1 large egg; 1/3 cup plain breadcrumbs; 2 tbsp chopped cilantro; 27 corn; 1 cup guacamole; 1 cup small dice pico de gallo; 2 tbsp finely chopped cilantro; 1 cup sour cream; 1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese; 1 1/2 cups grated monterey jack pepper cheese; 1 tbsp cornstarch; 1 cup milk; 1 tbsp canned chopped chile

Seasoned beef meatballs bake until firm, then pair with creamy cheese sauce, guacamole, pico de gallo, and sour cream.

$2.42per serving $$

30 minstart to table

7servings

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Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
2 tbsp taco seasoning
1 tbsp tomato paste
2 tbsp canned chopped chilies
1 large egg
1/3 cup plain breadcrumbs
2 tbsp chopped cilantro
27 corn
1 cup guacamole
1 cup small dice pico de gallo
2 tbsp finely chopped cilantro
1 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups grated monterey jack pepper cheese
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 cup milk
1 tbsp canned chopped chile

Steps

Heat the oven to 400 F.
Mix the ground beef, taco seasoning, tomato paste, chopped chilies, egg, breadcrumbs, and two tablespoons of cilantro.
Shape the mixture into 27 small meatballs and arrange them on a baking sheet.
Bake for 15 minutes, until the centers reach 160 F.
Whisk the cornstarch into the milk in a saucepan, add the cheeses and remaining chile, and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes until smooth.
Serve the meatballs with the cheese sauce, guacamole, pico de gallo, and sour cream.

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