My parents are on a safari in Africa right now. For real! It sounds kind of fairy tale-ish, right? Like, do people actually do that?? Well, they do. They keep sending us videos of warthogs and baboons they randomly see on the side of the road. And every time I start singing NAAAAAA SAVENYAHHHHHH When I tell someone that my parents are in Africa, they ask, oh, what countries are they going to? And I say, Botswana, Kenya…Nambi..namibi…and then I trail off and change the subject, because those are the only countries in Africa I can remember, and apparently I can’t even remember exactly how they are pronounced. (Literally just googled a map of the continent…) Well whatever, Africa, is probably overrated (false) let’s go to Mexico instead where they have these meatballs. Actually, totally false, these are more like Tex-Mex Meatballs, maybe we should just head to Texas. Texas is fun, right? (False. It’s not. My sister lives there, she can tell you. Laura is the best part of Texas for sure.) (I think I just realized why I keep saying false. We started re-watching the Office and I’m channeling my inner-Dwight.)
How to make Easy Baked Mexican Meatballs
A couple years ago my mother-in-law Kris was visiting and we found this meatball recipe in a Southern Living magazine. I haven’t made them since, but we have talked about them multiple times since then. Any time you remember a meal like that, you definitely need to save that recipe. So here it finally is! You start of with a roasted poblano pepper. This sounds fancy but I promise it only takes a few months under the broiler. (I’m just gonna leave that typo right there. It’s one of those days.) Crushed Fritos are where it’s at, yo. You can use any breadcrumbs you like of course, but Fritos give it that punch of corn flavor, like there is a corn tortilla all wrapped up inside your meatball. Stir it all together… Look at this beauty just out of the oven. And voila! The most delicious Mexican meatballs of your life. SO much flavor in these, you guys, and they are super easy to throw together. You can tailor this to your tastes by what enchilada sauce you choose to get, spicy or mild, red or green, whatever floats your boat.
What to serve with Mexican Meatballs
What’s Mexican food without a little rice and beans? These meatballs would be great paired with Traditional Tejano Pinto Beans (one of my all time favorite sides) and maybe some Coconut Jasmine Rice. Yum! OR if you are serving these as an appetizer, serve them with scoop-style Fritos and sour cream, with lime wedges to squeeze on top. I will watch football all day if you give me these meatballs to eat. Although what I really should be doing is studying a map of Africa, because dang. (I BLESS THE RAINS DOWN IN AAAFRICAAA) Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram One year ago: Easy Cheesy Cheeseburger SlidersFour years ago: Halloween Cheesecake ParfaitsSix years ago: Ham and Potato Soup More meatball recipes you will love! Easy Baked Meatballs « This is my go-to “basic” recipe. You can pair this with any kind of sauce you like. Raspberry Balsamic Meatballs (Slow Cooker) « these are really good as a meal or with toothpicks at a party! Pepperoni Meatballs « these taste like pizza! So good! Chicken Tikka Masala Meatballs « I loooove these. More meatball recipes from blog friends! Turkish Meatballs from Foolproof LivingItalian Turkey Meatball Recipe in Tomato Sauce from Cookin’ CanuckHoney Barbecue Instant Po Cocktail Meatballs from Wine and Glue
