Southwest Meatballs Recipes

SOUTHWESTERN MINI TURKEY MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In a bowl Mix together yogurt, salsa, cumin and chipotle chili powder. Set 1 1/2 cups aside in the refrigerator.
• In another bowl mix together turkey, crushed chips, egg, remaining seasoned yogurt, cilantro, corn, black beans. Using a small scoop spoon, make tablespoon sized balls, and place on a lightly greased shallow baking sheet and bake in a preheated 400 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned.
• Serve meat balls on shredded lettuce with reserved sauce for dipping.

SOUTHWEST MEATBALL SKILLET

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine turkey, egg whites, bread crumbs, salt and pepper and mix well. Shape into 16 meatballs, each about the size of a golf ball. In a large skillet, heat oil on medium-high. Add meatballs and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, turning frequently, until browned on all sides. Add corn, beans, tomatoes, broth, lime juice and cumin and mix well. Reduce heat to medium, partially cover and cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, until meatballs are cooked through. Stir in cilantro and serve.

SOUTHWEST MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Put the bread in a large bowl with the milk and let soak until the liquid is absorbed. Add the beef, eggs, black pepper, onion, garlic, and parsley.
• Thoroughly mix the ingredients. Shape the mixture firmly into 50 (1 inch) meatballs, placing 1 olive in the center of each meatball.
• Put the meatballs in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through.
• Remove the meatballs with a slotted spoon and put in a 4 quart sauce pot. Add the salsa. Cook over medium heat until hot and bubbling. Serve with toothpicks.

SPICY SOUTHWESTERN MEATBALL SOUP

Steps:

• Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, fajita seasoning, cumin, salt, cilantro, and egg until well-combined. Shape mixture into 1-inch meatballs and arrange on a lightly greased baking sheet.
• Bake at 400°F for 12 to 15 minutes or until browned, turning occasionally.
• Sauté onion and carrot in hot oil in a Dutch oven for 4 to 5 minutes or until tender.
• Add zucchini, garlic, cumin, coriander, tomato paste, chipotle pepper, and adobo sauce; cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly (Do not let garlic brown).
• Stir in meatballs, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, and salt.
• Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, covered, 35 minutes.
• Stir in cilantro.
• Garnish as desired with lime wedges, sour cream, diced avocado, or cilantro sprigs and enjoy!

SOUTHWEST MEATBALL SALAD

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat.
• Add onion and chili powder; cook about 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently until onion is tender and well coated with chili powder.
• Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
• Spoon onion into large bowl; wipe out skillet and set aside.
• To the onions, add ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, and salt; blend well.
• Shape mixture into 1-inch balls.
• To skillet, add 2 tablespoons oil and heat over medium-high heat.
• Add meatballs and cook until well browned on all sides.
• Stir in taco sauce and tomato; bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer 5-10 minutes.
• To serve: On individual plates, arrange lettuce; spoon meat ball mixture over lettuce; sprinkle with cheese.
• Serve immediately.