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Baked Mexican Meatballs with Tomato and Avocado Salad

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  • Author: mohamed
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

Delicious baked Mexican meatballs served with a refreshing tomato and avocado salad.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups enchilada sauce
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • Chopped cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) for the perfect baking environment.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  3. Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them carefully on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until fully cooked.
  5. While the meatballs are baking, prepare the salad by combining the diced avocado, chopped tomatoes, lime juice, salt, and cilantro in a medium bowl.
  6. Serve the meatballs drizzled with enchilada sauce and alongside the refreshing tomato and avocado salad.

Notes

Make-ahead tips: Prepare the meatball mixture the night before, refrigerate, and simply bake when ready to serve!


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg