Mexican Meatballs

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Elevate your dinner table with the bold, zesty flavors of Mexican Meatballs, a dish that combines tender ground beef and pork with aromatic spices like cumin, chili powder, and oregano. These juicy, oven-baked meatballs are simmered in a rich, smoky tomato sauce infused with chipotle peppers, fresh lime juice, and a hint of sweetness for the perfect balance of heat and acidity. Ready in just an hour, this easy-to-follow recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or festive gatherings alike. Serve them over fluffy rice, wrap them in warm tortillas, or enjoy them solo with a garnish of fresh cilantro for a truly authentic taste of Mexican cuisine! Perfect keywords to describe this dish include Mexican Meatballs recipe, smoky tomato sauce, spicy meatballs, and easy Mexican dinner ideas.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cook Time: 40 min
• Total Time: 1 hr
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

19 items

• 1 pound Ground beef (85% lean)
• 0.5 pound Ground pork
• 0.5 cup Bread crumbs
• 1 large Egg
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 0.5 medium White onion, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup Cilantro, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Oregano
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 15 ounces Tomato sauce
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 1 pepper Chipotle pepper in adobo, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 0.5 teaspoon Sugar
• 1 medium Lime, juiced

📝 Instructions

9 steps

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, bread crumbs, egg, garlic, onion, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently with your hands until well incorporated.

3. Using your hands or a small scoop, form the meat mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs. Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet.

4. Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes until lightly browned and cooked through.

5. While the meatballs bake, heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.

6. Add the tomato sauce, chicken broth, minced chipotle pepper, ground coriander, sugar, and lime juice to the skillet. Stir to combine and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.

7. Once the meatballs are done baking, transfer them to the simmering sauce. Stir gently to coat the meatballs in the sauce.

8. Cover the skillet and let the meatballs simmer in the sauce for 15 minutes on low heat to absorb the flavors.

9. Serve hot, garnished with extra cilantro if desired, alongside rice, tortillas, or as a standalone dish.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (415.4g)

Calories		628
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		43.6 g	56%
	Saturated Fat	14.5 g	73%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	4.2 g
Cholesterol		177 mg	59%
Sodium		1473 mg	64%
Total Carbohydrate		24.5 g	9%
	Dietary Fiber	3.7 g	13%
	Total Sugars	7.9 g
Protein		36.1 g	72%
Vitamin D		0.5 mcg	2%
Calcium		103 mg	8%
Iron		5.8 mg	32%
Potassium		985 mg	21%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1569 cal (61.7%%)

Protein: 579 cal (22.8%%)

Carbs: 393 cal (15.5%%)