Mexican Meatballs

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.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 4

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

Step 5

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

Step 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.

Step 7

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

Step 8

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

Step 9

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1685.5 grams (1685.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2346

Total Fat 161.00g	206%
Saturated Fat 53.10g	266%
Polyunsaturated Fat 18.80g
Cholesterol 729mg	243%
Sodium 4610mg	200%
Total Carbohydrate 77.30g	28%
Dietary Fiber 11.80g	42%
Total Sugars 20.00g
Protein 158.90g	318%

Vitamin D 82IU	410%
Calcium 393mg	30%
Iron 20mg	113%
Potassium 1903mg	40%

*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: 60.5%

Protein: 26.6%

Carbs: 12.9%