Best 9 Cheese Stuffed Taco Meatballs Recipes

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If you're looking for a fun and delicious way to spice up your next Taco Tuesday, look no further than cheese stuffed taco meatballs. This mouthwatering dish combines the classic flavors of tacos with the irresistible texture of meatballs, all wrapped up in a crispy shell. With a variety of fillings and toppings to choose from, cheese stuffed taco meatballs are a versatile dish that can be customized to suit any taste. Whether you're a fan of classic beef meatballs or prefer something more unique, there's a recipe out there that's sure to satisfy your cravings. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHEESY STUFFED TACO MEATBALLS



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The secret ingredient in these apps is a link of fresh chorizo-the spicy Mexican pork sausage (not to be confused with the cured Spanish kind). It does double duty here, adding a zesty taco kick and keeping the meatballs extra moist.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 35m

Yield 10 servings (3 meatballs per person)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 pound ground beef
1 link fresh chorizo (3 to 4 ounces), casing removed
1 large egg
1/4 cup fine yellow cornmeal
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon granulated onion
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups corn tortilla chips
2 ounces Cheddar, cut into 30 cubes just under 1/2 inch thick
Shredded iceberg lettuce, guacamole, pico de gallo and sour cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  • Mix together the ground beef, chorizo, egg, cornmeal, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, oregano, granulated onion, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper with your hands in a large bowl. Scoop the mixture into tablespoon-sized portions. For each, press 1 cube of cheese into the center, press the meat around it to seal, and roll into a smooth ball.
  • Put the chips in a plastic bag, seal and crush with a rolling pin. Drop 3 or 4 meatballs at a time into the bag, and roll them around to lightly coat with the crushed chips. Arrange the coated meatballs on the prepared baking sheet, and bake until the outsides are browned and the cheese is melted inside, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Serve the meatballs on a platter over a bed of shredded lettuce with guacamole, pico de gallo and sour cream on the side.

CHEESE-STUFFED TACO MEATBALLS



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Up your appetizer game and make these tasty taco-seasoned meatballs that are stuffed with cheddar cheese!

Provided by Karly Campbell

Categories     Appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb ground beef
1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix
1/4 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs
1 egg
6 oz Cheddar cheese, cut into 12 equal-size chunks

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper.
  • In medium bowl, mix beef, taco seasoning mix, bread crumbs and egg, using hands to mix well.
  • Grab a golf ball-sized amount beef mixture, and flatten into patty. Place chunk of cheese in center, and fold beef mixture up and around cheese to seal it in. Shape into ball. Place on cookie sheet. Repeat to make total of 12 meatballs.
  • Bake 15 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 280 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

CHEESE-STUFFED TACO MEATBALLS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: ground beef, onion, fresh cilantro, taco seasoning, egg, tortilla chips, jack cheese, vegetable oil, salsa, fresh cilantro, sour cream

Provided by Camille Bergerson

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb ground beef
⅓ cup onion, minced
¼ cup fresh cilantro, minced
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 egg
½ cup tortilla chips, crushed
¼ lb jack cheese, cut into 12 equal cubes
vegetable oil
salsa
fresh cilantro
sour cream

Steps:

  • Crush the chips in a plastic bag.
  • In a bowl, combine all ingredients except the cheese and vegetable oil. Stir until fully incorporated.
  • With your hands, grab about a golf ball-sized amount of the ground beef mixture and slightly flatten it in your palm.
  • Take 1 cube of cheese, place it in the the middle, and press the beef around it so the cheese is fully covered and in the center of the meatball.
  • Heat a thin layer of vegetable oil in a cast-iron pan over medium to medium-high heat.
  • Once the pan is hot, cook the meatballs. Rotate them throughout cooking to brown all sides and cook through.
  • Once meatballs are fully cooked and browned, remove from the pan and top with salsa, sour cream, and cilantro.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 13 grams, Sugar 0 grams

CHEESY TEX MEX TACO MEATBALLS



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Tex Mex Taco Meatballs is a deliciously fun dinner idea on a typical Taco Tuesday meal! This Tex Mex meatball recipe is a snap to make, too!

Provided by Donna Elick

Categories     Appetizer

Time 32m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds lean ground beef
1/2 cup bread crumbs
2 large eggs
1/4 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
6 ounces Colby Jack cheese (cut into cubes)

Steps:

  • Mix beef, bread crumbs, eggs, milk and taco seasoning until just combined. Do not over mix.
  • Scoop out 4 tablespoons of beef mixture, flatten then place cheese cube into the center. Bring the edges together to form a ball. Ensure that the meatball is completely sealed.
  • Transfer meatballs to a greased rimmed baking sheet.
  • Freeze meatballs on baking sheet for 10-15 minutes to firm up.
  • Raise oven rack to top and preheat broiler on high.
  • Broil meatballs on high for 10-12 minutes or until cooked through. Some cheese may escape while broiling.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1, Calories 155 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 74 mg, Sodium 150 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fiber 1 g

STUFFED TACO MEATBALLS



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Taco-seasoned beef is rolled into balls and stuffed with cheese, then rolled in tortilla chips and baked. Sour cream, guacamole and salsa are served alongside as dipping sauces.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 10 servings (3 meatballs per person)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 pound ground beef
1 link fresh chorizo (3 to 4 ounces), casing removed
1 large egg
1/4 cup fine yellow cornmeal
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 small clove garlic, finely grated
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon granulated onion
Large pinch cayenne
2 ounces Cheddar or pepper jack cheese, cut into 30 cubes just under 1/2-inch thick
2 cups corn tortilla chips
Shredded iceberg lettuce, guacamole, your favorite salsa and sour cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  • Mix together the ground beef, chorizo, egg, cornmeal, tomato paste, garlic, chili powder, cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, oregano, granulated onion and cayenne with your hands in a large bowl. Scoop the mixture into tablespoon-sized portions. For each, press 1 cube of cheese into the center, press the meat around it to seal, and roll into a smooth ball.
  • Put the chips in a plastic bag, seal and crush with a rolling pin. Drop 3 or 4 meatballs at a time into the bag, and roll them around to lightly coat with the crushed chips. Arrange the coated meatballs on the prepared baking sheet, and bake until the outsides are browned and the cheese is melted inside, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Serve the meatballs on a platter over a bed of shredded lettuce with guacamole, salsa and sour cream on the side for dipping.

STUFFED CHEESY JALAPEñO MEATBALLS



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Spice things up with these Stuffed Cheesy Jalapeño Meatballs. These Stuffed Cheesy Jalapeño Meatballs are topped with salsa, sour cream and cilantro.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Special Occasion Recipes

Time 3h50m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 Tbsp. PHILADELPHIA Spicy Jalapeño Cream Cheese Spread
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Jalapeño Cheese
1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh jalapeño peppers
3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
1 pkg. (1 oz.) TACO BELL® Taco Seasoning Mix
1/3 cup milk
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro, divided
1 lb. lean ground beef
3 Tbsp. TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa
3 Tbsp. BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream

Steps:

  • Mix cream cheese spread, shredded cheese and peppers until blended. Roll cream cheese mixture into 12 balls, using about 1 Tbsp. cream cheese mixture for each ball. Place in parchment-lined pan. Freeze 2 to 3 hours or until firm.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. Combine bread crumbs, taco seasoning mix and milk in medium bowl; let stand 5 min. or until bread crumbs are softened. Add egg and 1/4 cup cilantro; mix well. Add meat; mix just until blended.
  • Roll meat mixture into 12 (1-3/4-inch) balls. Flatten slightly, then top each with 1 frozen cheese ball. Wrap meat mixture around cheese balls to completely enclose each cheese ball. Reroll into round balls, if necessary. Place on baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 30 min. or until done (165°F).
  • Top with salsa, sour cream and remaining cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 310 mg, Carbohydrate 10 g, Fiber 0.6874 g, Sugar 2 g, Protein 10 g

CHEDDAR STUFFED MEATBALLS



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"This recipe came from my grandmother many years ago," says Linda Chaput of North Bay, Ontario. "It's absolutely delicious. You can also use cream of mushroom soup instead of tomato or add a piece of onion to the cheese in the center."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons beaten egg
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound lean ground beef
8 cubes cheddar cheese (1/2 inch each)
2/3 cup condensed tomato soup, undiluted

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Divide into eight portions. Shape each portion around a cheese cube., Place meatballs in an 8x4-in. glass loaf pan coated with cooking spray; top with soup. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until meat is no longer pink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 calories, Fat 18g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 156mg cholesterol, Sodium 972mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

TACO MEATBALLS



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This is my taco in a ball recipe. Create no-mess tacos or dip in fresh guacamole, ranch dressing, sour cream, salsa, or nacho cheese sauce; you can really get creative and have a taco party with this simple, sure-fire crowd favorite.

Provided by sillymewinkle

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Meatball Appetizer Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 serving nonstick cooking spray
1 pound ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup crushed plain tortilla chips
¼ cup salsa
1 egg
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Mix ground beef, onion, Cheddar cheese, tortilla chips, salsa, egg, and taco seasoning together in a bowl.
  • Form 1-inch balls from the mixture and place into the prepared dish so they aren't touching.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until browned and no longer pink in the centers, about 30 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.3 calories, Carbohydrate 12.2 g, Cholesterol 120.9 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 23.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 886.7 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

CHEESE-STUFFED MEATBALLS



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I am eating this as I write - it's a recipe I got from the Williams-Sonoma catalog. They came out just delicious and the extra meatballs will be my lunch and dinner this week. One caveat - seal the cheese in the meatballs securely, or it will melt out when simmering in the sauce. It was a bit tedious to make, but not difficult. There are quite a few steps. The sauce was a bit of a pain for me to make (didn't have a tomato press), so I used premade. But I think this is the way I'll make my meatballs from now on!

Provided by Glutton

Categories     Pork

Time 1h

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 1/2 lbs ground pork
1/3 cup milk
1 cup breadcrumbs
1/3 cup fresh parsley, minced (save some for garnish)
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1/3 lb mozzarella cheese or 1/3 lb provolone cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
olive oil (for frying)
48 ounces tomato sauce (use premade or make your own)
grated parmesan cheese, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the milk and bread crumbs.
  • Whip eggs in separate bowl. Then add to larger bowl along with the meats, parsley, garlic and pepper.
  • Mix ingredients briefly with hands.
  • Form into 2 inch balls.
  • Seal cheese cube into center of each meatball.
  • In a large skillet set on medium-high, heat oil to almost-smoking, browing meatballs for about a minute or so.
  • Transfer meatballs to tray (lined with paper towels).
  • Discard oil and place tomato sauce in skillet, heating to medium-high until it starts to simmer.
  • Add meatballs, cover and reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Cover, simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Uncover and cook for 10 minutes more.
  • Serve over pasta with grated cheese, or place in Italian bread buns to make grinders.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 486.7, Fat 30.7, SaturatedFat 12.2, Cholesterol 171.8, Sodium 1306.9, Carbohydrate 19.2, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 6.8, Protein 33

Tips:

  • Use a variety of cheeses. This will give your meatballs a more complex flavor. Try using a combination of cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses.
  • Don't overmix the meatball mixture. Overmixing can make the meatballs tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Brown the meatballs before baking them. This will help to seal in the juices and prevent the meatballs from drying out.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the meatballs are cooked through. The internal temperature of the meatballs should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Serve the meatballs with your favorite dipping sauce. Marinara sauce, ranch dressing, or barbecue sauce are all popular choices.

Conclusion:

Cheese-stuffed taco meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They're perfect for parties or potlucks, and they're sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting recipe, give cheese-stuffed taco meatballs a try. You won't be disappointed!

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