Description
A flavorful recipe for Spicy Mexican Donkey Balls, perfect for a delicious snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup salsa (for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, cooked rice, cheddar cheese, jalapeños, cilantro, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Using your hands, form the mixture into golf ball-sized balls, about 1.5 inches in diameter.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, eggs, and buttermilk until smooth.
- Dip each meatball into the cornmeal mixture, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Place the coated meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and golden brown.
- Serve hot with salsa for dipping.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add more jalapeños or a dash of cayenne pepper to the meat mixture.
- You can also substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Spicy Mexican Donkey Balls, flavorful recipe, appetizer