Texas Style Cheese Beef Nuggets Recipes

TACO BEEF NUGGETS WITH TEJANO DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Combine ground beef, taco seasoning, and green chiles in a large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Divide beef mixture into 16 portions; shape each portion around a cheese cube, completely covering the cheese.
• Beat egg white with water in shallow dish until blended. Place chips in second shallow dish. Dip each meatball into egg white mixture, then into chips to coat completely. Press each meatball with palm into a flattened nugget shape, generously coating both sides of nugget with chips.
• Spray a large baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Place nuggets in baking pan; spray tops of nuggets generously with nonstick cooking spray. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until meat registers 160 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer; meat should not be pink and juices should run clear.
• Meanwhile, combine sauce ingredients in small microwave-safe dish. Microwave on high for 30 seconds or until warm. Serve nuggets with sauce.

TEXAS TWINKIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
• Slice the jalapenos in the shape of a "T": cut a straight vertical line from top to bottom with a cross-cut directly under the stem, making sure to cut only halfway through the jalapenos. Use a spoon to remove and discard all seeds and membranes. Place jalapenos on a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and place jalapenos in a bowl of ice water to extract the rest of the seeds' oil. If you do not do this step, they will be extremely spicy. Raise the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Remove jalapenos from the water and blot dry with a paper towel. Spread 1 tablespoon of cream cheese inside of each jalapeno. Place approximately 2 ounces of brisket inside each, then wrap with a slice of bacon. Sprinkle a pinch of kosher salt and a pinch of ground pepper over the top of each bacon-wrapped jalapeno, then transfer to the baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and brush tops with BBQ sauce. Continue to bake for 5 minutes more.

EASY CHEESE NUGGETS

Steps:

• Place cheese nuggets in a pan and put in freezer for at least one hour.
• Mix bisquick,paprika, garlic powder, milk and egg until smooth.
• Dip cheese into batter,covering cheese completely.
• Fry in 2 inches of oil heated to 375 degrees in a frying pan or in an electric skillet.
• Fry about 1-2 minutes, turning once, until golden brown.
• Drain on paper towels.
• Let stand 3 minutes before serving.
• Serve with marinara sauce.(recipe #153093).

TACO BEEF NUGGETS WITH DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Combine ground beef, taco seasoning and green chilies in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly.
• Divide beef mixture into 16 portions; shape each portion around a cheese cube, completely covering cheese.
• Beat egg white with water in shallow dish until blended.
• Place chips in second shallow dish.
• Dip each meatball into egg white mixture, then into chips to coat completely.
• Press each meatball with palm into a flattened nugget shape, generously coating both sides of nugget with chips.
• Spray large baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Place nuggets in baking pan; spray tops of nuggets generously with nonstick cooking spray.
• Bake in 400°F oven 15 to 20 minutes until no longer pink and juices show no pink color.
• Meanwhile combine taco sauce & honey in a small microwave-safe dish. Microwave on HIGH 30 seconds or until warm.
• Serve nuggets with sauce.

TEXAS-STYLE SKILLET

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the beans, tomatoes, chilies, rice, water and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; covered and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Serve in the skillet or transfer to a shallow serving dish. Sprinkle with toppings of your choice. Serve with tortilla chips.