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

Brianna Campbell
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I love these meatballs! They're so flavorful and juicy. I always make a double batch so I have leftovers for lunch the next day.


KIM MEME
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These meatballs were easy to make and they turned out great. I will definitely be making them again.


Pamela Collins
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I made these meatballs for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Arsl Khan
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These meatballs were a bit dry for my taste. I think I would add more liquid to the meatball mixture next time.


Krishna Kushawaha
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I'm not a big fan of pork, but these meatballs were surprisingly good.


Oru Y37
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These meatballs were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them.


Madan Kattel
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My family loved these meatballs! They were so easy to make and they tasted delicious.


Kusi Peter
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I love these meatballs! They're so flavorful and juicy. I always make a double batch so I have leftovers for lunch the next day.


Rao Jawad
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These meatballs were easy to make and they turned out great. I will definitely be making them again.


Selina Parvin
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I made these meatballs for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Aarif Mansuri
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These meatballs were delicious! I served them with spaghetti and they were a hit with my family.


Tahirlahori 786
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These meatballs were a bit dry for my taste. I think I would add more liquid to the meatball mixture next time.


She qo
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I love these meatballs! They're so flavorful and juicy. I always make a double batch so I have leftovers for lunch the next day.


Amar game's
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These meatballs were easy to make and they tasted great. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Gulabi Balouch
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I'm not a big fan of pork, but these meatballs were surprisingly good. The flavors were well-balanced and the meatballs were cooked perfectly.


Rick Daniel
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These meatballs were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. I'll definitely make them again, but I'll use less chili powder next time.


Army FF
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I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out great. I served them with rice and beans and they were a delicious and satisfying meal.


Ghania Sania
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I've made these meatballs several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're moist, flavorful, and have the perfect amount of spice.


Karlee
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These meatballs were a hit at my last party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.