Cheddar Jalapeño Meatball Tacos Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

These Cheddar Jalapeño Meatball Tacos are a delicious twist on traditional tacos, combining spicy jalapeños and melted cheddar cheese into flavorful meatballs. Perfect for a casual dinner or a fun gathering, this tacos recipe is sure to impress your guests.

The preparation is simple, and the result is a satisfying meal that brings together the bold flavors of cheese and spice. Serve these tacos with your favorite toppings for a complete experience.

Spicy Cheddar Jalapeño Meatball Tacos

This recipe features juicy meatballs made with ground beef, cheddar cheese, and jalapeños, all wrapped in soft taco shells. The dish takes about 30 minutes to prepare and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1-2 jalapeños, finely chopped (adjust for spice level)
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 egg
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
8 small taco shells
Toppings: diced tomatoes, lettuce, sour cream, and salsa

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Mix the Meatball Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, cheddar cheese, jalapeños, breadcrumbs, cilantro, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
Form the Meatballs: Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake the Meatballs: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through and browned.
Prepare the Tacos: While the meatballs are baking, warm the taco shells according to package instructions.
Assemble the Tacos: Once the meatballs are done, place 2-3 meatballs in each taco shell and top with your choice of diced tomatoes, lettuce, sour cream, and salsa.
Serve: Enjoy your Cheddar Jalapeño Meatball Tacos warm with your favorite sides.