SPICY MEXICAN MEATBALLS

SPICY MEXICAN MEATBALLS image

Yield 15 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 lb 93% lean ground beef
1/2 lb ground turkey breast
2 egg whites
3/4 cup finely crushed baked tortilla chips
1/2 cup finely minced yellow onion
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
3 tbsp chopped pickled jalapenos, drained
1 cup canned red enchilada sauce, divided
chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray an 18-by-13" jelly roll pan with nonstick spray coating. Mix together beef, turkey, egg whites, crushed chips, onion, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, jalapenos and 1/3 cup enchilada sauce in a large mixing bowl. Blend well and then shape into 1 1/2" meatballs. Place meatballs on prepared jelly roll pan. Bake 10 to 12 minutes. Carefully remove meatballs and place in a decorative heat-proof serving dish (about 11X8"). Drizzle with remaining enchilada sauce and bake an additional 5 - 10 min. or until meatballs are done and cooked to 165 degrees. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro before serving.