TACO PORK MEATBALLS

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Mexican shredded cheese, taco seasoning mix and serrano chile give these easy oven-baked pork meatballs a big flavor boost. Serve with guacamole dipping sauce for an irresistible appetizer, or get creative and make them part of your weekly taco night!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb ground pork
1 egg
1/2 cup Progresso™ plain panko bread crumbs
1/3 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
2 tablespoons (from 1-oz package) Old El Paso™ original taco seasoning mix
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
1 tablespoon chopped seeded serrano chile
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 medium avocado, pitted, peeled and diced
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil. Spray with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix Meatball ingredients until well combined. Using rounded tablespoon measure, shape 20 (1 1/2-inch)meatballs; place in pan. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until no longer pink in the center (at least 165°F).
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, add avocado and lime juice; mash with fork until nearly smooth. Add 2 tablespoons green onions, the cilantro and 1/4 teaspoon salt; stir until completely combined. Refrigerate until ready to serve with meatballs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 820 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g

Jermiah Uyr
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These meatballs are a great way to use up leftover pork. They are also a great way to make a quick and easy meal.


Deep King
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I made these meatballs for my husband's birthday party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe.


Destiny Cromartie
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These meatballs are a great way to add some variety to your weeknight dinner routine.


MD Efat
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I love the combination of the pork and the taco seasoning in these meatballs. It's a unique and delicious flavor.


Pikle
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These meatballs are a great way to use up leftover taco meat. They are also a great way to make a quick and easy meal.


SAD SPINEL
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I love that these meatballs are baked instead of fried. It makes them a healthier option.


Suuna Alpha
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These meatballs are a great way to get your kids to eat pork. They are so flavorful and juicy, they won't even notice they are eating meat.


Luca Balan
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I made these meatballs for my kids and they loved them! They said they were the best meatballs they've ever had.


Sheikh Faysal Ahmed
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These meatballs are perfect for a party. They are easy to make and everyone loves them.


AChi Beltus
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I love the flavor of the taco seasoning in these meatballs. It gives them a nice kick.


Sabastian Sierra
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I've made these meatballs with both ground pork and ground beef. They are equally delicious both ways.


Ali katho
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These meatballs are so easy to make and they always come out perfect. I love that I can make them ahead of time and then just reheat them when I'm ready to serve.


Angu clinton
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I made these meatballs for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe.


Ali Princx
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These meatballs are a great way to use up leftover pork. They are also a great appetizer or main course.


Teddy kimani
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I love these meatballs! They are so flavorful and juicy. I always make a double batch so I can have leftovers.


Kason Rentz
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These meatballs are so good! I made them for my husband and he raved about them. He said they were the best meatballs he's ever had.


Seb Keane
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I've made these meatballs several times now and they are always a crowd-pleaser. They are so easy to make and they always come out perfect.


Rihon Khan
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These meatballs are amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. I served them with rice and beans, and it was a delicious meal.


michael asami
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I made these meatballs for dinner last night and my family loved them! The sauce is so rich and flavorful, and the meatballs are perfectly cooked.


Leonie Forstner
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These meatballs were a hit at my party! They were easy to make and so flavorful. I will definitely be making them again.