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Donkey Balls

Savory Donkey Balls: A Spicy Treat for Your Taste Buds

These spicy Mexican Donkey Balls are a flavorful appetizer with a gooey surprise, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Can substitute with ground turkey or chicken, add fat for moisture.
  • 1 Chopped Onion
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro
  • 1 medium Jalapeño Pepper Deseed for moderate spice.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese For gooey center.
  • 1 cup Crushed Tortilla Chips
  • 1 large Egg Binder for meatballs.
For Cooking
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil For searing meatballs.
  • 1 can Canned Mexican-Style Tomatoes with Green Chilies For baking.
For Serving
  • 2 wedge Fresh Lime Wedges For garnish.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Combine ground beef, chopped onion, cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
  3. Fold in shredded cheddar cheese and crushed tortilla chips.
  4. Mix in an egg until fully combined.
  5. Form the mixture into golf-ball-sized meatballs.
  6. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear meatballs until golden brown.
  7. Pour canned tomatoes with green chilies over the meatballs.
  8. Bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
  9. Serve with fresh lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 2meatballsCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For best results, avoid overmixing and ensure uniform size of meatballs for even cooking.

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