Fireballs

Ignite your taste buds with these irresistible Fireballs—a fiery fusion of ground beef and pork spiced with red chili flakes, smoky paprika, and fresh jalapeño. These bold, flavor-packed meatballs are elevated with gooey mozzarella cheese and a splash of hot sauce for the perfect kick. Seared to golden perfection and roasted in the oven, they boast a tender texture with a tantalizingly crisp exterior. Ready in just 45 minutes, Fireballs are versatile enough to serve as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or a spicy centerpiece over pasta. Packed with heat, protein, and crave-worthy flavor, these meatballs promise to be your new favorite recipe for spice lovers!

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 0.5 pound ground pork
• 2 teaspoons red chili flakes
• 1 jalapeno, finely diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 green onions, finely chopped
• 0.75 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons hot sauce
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, red chili flakes, diced jalapeno, minced garlic, green onions, shredded mozzarella, breadcrumbs, egg, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Mix the ingredients thoroughly using your hands or a spatula until well combined.

Step 4

Using your hands, form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs (roughly 1.5 inches in diameter) and place them on the prepared baking sheet. You should get about 16-18 meatballs.

Step 5

Drizzle the hot sauce over the formed meatballs and use a brush or spoon to coat them evenly.

Step 6

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the meatballs in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side, just until they are golden brown.

Step 7

Transfer the seared meatballs back to the baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until cooked through and an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) is reached.

Step 8

Once done, remove from the oven and let the meatballs rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 9

Serve hot as an appetizer with your favorite dipping sauce or over pasta for a fiery main dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	929.2 grams (929.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2282

Total Fat 156.10g	200%
Saturated Fat 62.60g	313%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.70g
Cholesterol 782mg	261%
Sodium 4330mg	188%
Total Carbohydrate 53.10g	19%
Dietary Fiber 5.10g	18%
Total Sugars 5.50g
Protein 170.80g	342%

Vitamin D 48IU	240%
Calcium 802mg	62%
Iron 14mg	78%
Potassium 1373mg	29%

*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: 61.1%

Protein: 29.7%

Carbs: 9.2%