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Spicy Mexican Donkey Balls

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Spicy Mexican Donkey Balls Recipe

A delicious take on comfort food, these Spicy Mexican Donkey Balls are savory meatballs with a cheesy center, perfect for a quick appetizer.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or ground turkey/chicken for lighter version
  • 1 medium Chopped Onion optional
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro or parsley as substitute
  • 1 medium Jalapeño Pepper adjust to taste
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin optional
  • 2 tsp Chili Powder adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika or regular paprika
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese or Monterey Jack
  • 1/2 cup Crushed Tortilla Chips or breadcrumbs
  • 1 large Egg for binding
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil for searing
For the Sauce
  • 1 can Canned Mexican-Style Tomatoes with Green Chilies
For Serving
  • 2 pieces Fresh Lime Wedges for garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Skillet
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped onion, fresh cilantro, jalapeño, minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  3. Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese and crushed tortilla chips gently to maintain texture.
  4. Add the beaten egg to the mixture and mix until just combined.
  5. Form the meat mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on a plate.
  6. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sear the meatballs for about 5 minutes until browned.
  7. Pour the canned Mexican-style tomatoes with green chilies over the meatballs.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, checking for an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
  9. Let cool for a couple of minutes, then serve hot with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 4meatballsCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Avoid overworking the meat mixture for tender meatballs. You can prepare the meatballs a day in advance and keep in the refrigerator before cooking.

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