Best 7 Taco Pork Meatballs Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our tantalizing Taco Pork Meatballs, where the flavors of Mexican and Italian cuisine harmoniously blend. These delectable meatballs, crafted with ground pork, are seasoned with an exquisite blend of Mexican spices, including chili powder, cumin, and paprika, delivering a symphony of savory and smoky notes. Nestled in a rich and flavorful taco sauce, these meatballs are simmered to perfection, absorbing the tangy and aromatic flavors of tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers. Accompaniments like sour cream, guacamole, and salsa elevate the dish, adding layers of coolness, creaminess, and a delightful kick of spice. Served atop a bed of fluffy rice or wrapped in warm tortillas, these Taco Pork Meatballs promise an explosion of taste and texture in every bite.

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

TEX MEX MEATBALLS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 1h20m

Yield 125 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 pounds ground beef
1 1/2 cups crumbled stale bread
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 large eggs
1 pound pepper jack cheese, cut into small cubes
1/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Combine the ground beef, bread crumbles, milk, cilantro, parsley, chili powder, cumin, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper and eggs in a large mixing bowl. Mix together well with your hands. Scoop out 1-tablespoon portions, then place 1 piece of cubed pepper jack into each portion and roll them into balls with your hands. Place the meatballs on the lined baking sheets and freeze for the meatballs to firm up, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Heat the olive oil in a heavy pot or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs in 5 batches of 25, making sure not to overcrowd the pot. Cook, turning the meatballs to make sure they brown all over, 5 to 7 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels. Serve over rice, in tacos or as appetizers, recipes follow.
  • To freeze: Put the cooked meatballs in a single layer on lined baking sheets and put in the freezer. Once frozen, divide them into freezer bags, about 25 per bag, and return them to the freezer.
  • To reheat: Place the frozen meatballs on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes.
  • For meatballs over rice (8 servings): Divide 2 cups cooked rice among 8 serving plates. Top with 3 meatballs each, then spoon on 2 tablespoons salsa and 2 tablespoons sour cream on each. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and add a wedge of lime to each plate.
  • For meatball tacos (8 servings): Warm 8 large soft corn tortillas in a microwave, about 30 seconds. Put one on each serving plate, then top each with 2 tablespoons shredded iceberg lettuce, 3 meatballs, 2 tablespoons grated Cheddar and 2 tablespoons pico de gallo. Fold up and serve.
  • For meatball appetizers (25 meatballs): Pour 1 1/2 cups guacamole into a bowl. Put the bowl on a platter and surround the bowl with 25 meatballs. Stick toothpicks into some of the meatballs. Put some spare toothpicks in a container and put on the platter. Garnish with cilantro leaves.

PORK MEATBALLS



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This recipe is one of my favorites. My mom used to make the moist, flavorful meatballs often, and they were part of our traditional dinner on Shrove Tuesday, served with homemade gnocchi. -Joan Newberry, Indiana, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 egg, lightly beaten
1 slice bread, crumbled
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 pound ground pork
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Crumble meat over mixture and mix well. Shape into ten 2-in. balls. , In a saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Place meatballs in the broth. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Turn the meatballs; cook 15 minutes long or until a thermometer reads 160°. Remove with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511 calories, Fat 33g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 235mg cholesterol, Sodium 1731mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 43g 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

TACO MEATBALLS



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Provided by Damaris Phillips

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 30 to 34 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds 90 percent lean ground beef
1 tablespoon chili powder or taco seasoning
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 large egg
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup ground tortilla chips (about 3 cups whole chips)
1 cup grated Cheddar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line 2 rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
  • In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the beef, chili powder, cumin, salt, egg, tomato paste and tortilla chips and mix on low speed until thoroughly combined. Stir in the cheese with a rubber spatula. Using a 1-ounce portion scoop, form the meatballs. Scoop onto the prepared baking sheets and bake until golden brown and cooked through, 18 to 20 minutes.

TEX-MEX MEATBALL TACOS



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Let the kids assemble their own meatball tacos - they're so tasty and sure to become a family favourite. Serve with soured cream, avocado and salsa

Provided by Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

400g beef mince
1 egg
35g sachet fajita spice mix
4 large tomatoes , roughly chopped
small bunch coriander , roughly chopped
1 garlic clove , crushed
2 limes , 1 juiced, 1 cut into wedges to serve
2 tbsp olive oil
150ml soured cream
75g grated cheddar or mozzarella
1 avocado
8 taco shells

Steps:

  • Mix the mince with the egg, spice mix and some seasoning, then shape into 16 meatballs. Set aside in the fridge to firm up slightly while you make the sides.
  • Mix the tomatoes, coriander, ½ the garlic and ½ the lime juice in a bowl with 1 tbsp oil, season and set aside. Stir the remaining garlic into the soured cream with a handful of the grated cheese and season. Slice the avocado and squeeze over the remaining lime juice. Bring these, the taco shells and lime wedges to the table.
  • Heat the remaining oil in a large frying pan. Fry the meatballs over a medium heat for 8-10 mins until evenly browned and cooked through. Sprinkle over the remaining cheese, put a lid on the pan and cook for 1 min until melted, then let everyone help themselves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 696 calories, Fat 50 grams fat, SaturatedFat 20 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 26 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 31 grams protein, Sodium 2.6 milligram of sodium

QUICK AND EASY BEEF AND PORK TACOS



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This is a quick and simple recipe for delicious tacos made with ground beef and pork sausage, which gives the traditional recipe a nice twist. Although they can be messy, they are so good, and perfect for busy weeknights. Try using the leftovers for nachos to mix it up a bit. Serve with your favorite taco toppings.

Provided by ANG03

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Taco Recipes     Beef

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound ground beef
1 pound spicy pork sausage
1 medium onion, diced
½ (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as RO*TEL®)
½ (8 ounce) can tomato sauce, or more to taste
1 (12 ounce) package corn tortillas, warmed

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef, sausage, and onion in the hot skillet until meat is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Stir in taco seasoning until meat is well coated. Add diced tomatoes and tomato sauce; simmer to heat through. Spoon filling onto tortillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24.1 g, Cholesterol 66 mg, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 20.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 788.3 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

TACO MEATBALLS



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"If your family likes meatballs, try these for something a little different," suggests Jackie Hannahs from Fountain, Michigan. The moist meatballs get plenty of zippy flavor from taco seasoning mix. "Plus, they're baked, so there is very little mess."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup biscuit/baking mix
1 envelope taco seasoning
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup water
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
Salsa and taco sauce

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. , Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until no longer pink; drain. Serve with salsa and taco sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 407mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 9g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right pork: For the best flavor and texture, use a combination of ground pork shoulder and ground pork loin.
  • Season the meatballs well: Don't be afraid to use a generous amount of spices and herbs when seasoning the meatballs. This will help give them a delicious flavor.
  • Use panko breadcrumbs: Panko breadcrumbs help keep the meatballs moist and juicy. If you don't have panko breadcrumbs, you can use regular breadcrumbs, but they will not be as effective.
  • Cook the meatballs thoroughly: Make sure the meatballs are cooked all the way through before serving. You can check this by inserting a meat thermometer into the center of a meatball. The internal temperature should be 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Serve the meatballs with your favorite taco toppings: You can serve the meatballs with any of your favorite taco toppings, such as salsa, guacamole, sour cream, cheese, and lettuce.

Conclusion:

Pork meatballs are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you serve them as an appetizer, main course, or party food, they are sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give these taco pork meatballs a try. You won't be disappointed!

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