Best Taco Beef Nuggets With Tejano Dipping Sauce Recipes

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Provided by Brenda.

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb ground round
2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
1 (4 ounce) can mild green chilies, drained, chopped
1 (8 ounce) package colby-monterey jack cheese (cut into 16 1/2-inch cubes)
1 egg white
1 tablespoon water
2 cups nacho cheese flavored tortilla chips, crushed
6 tablespoons taco sauce, thick style
3 tablespoons honey

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 569.9, Fat 39.9, SaturatedFat 19.5, Cholesterol 131, Sodium 925.1, Carbohydrate 17.9, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 15.7, Protein 34.6

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Provided by BIWFD

Categories Appetizer

Time 30m

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound Ground Beef (95% lean)
2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
1 can (4 ounces) chopped mild green chilies, drained
16 cubes Colby Jack cheese (1/2-inch)
1 egg white
1 tablespoon water
2 cups crushed nacho cheese-flavored tortilla chips
6 tablespoons prepared thick taco sauce
3 tablespoons honey

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.
Meanwhile combine sauce ingredients in small microwave-safe dish. Microwave on HIGH 30 seconds or until warm. Serve nuggets with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520