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Taco Pork Meatballs

Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated May 26, 2022
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Mexican shredded cheese, taco seasoning mix and serrano chile give these easy oven-baked pork meatballs a big flavor boost. Serve with guacamole dipping sauce for an irresistible appetizer, or get creative and make them part of your weekly taco night!

Taco Pork Meatballs

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 35 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 13
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Ingredients

Meatballs

  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup Progresso™ plain panko bread crumbs
  • 1/3 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 2 tablespoons from 1 container (6.25 oz) Old El Paso™ Original Taco Seasoning Mix
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
  • 1 tablespoon chopped seeded serrano chile
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Guacamole Dipping Sauce

  • 1 medium avocado, pitted, peeled and diced
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Make With
Old El Paso

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 400°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil. Spray with cooking spray.
  • Step 
    2
    In large bowl, mix Meatball ingredients until well combined. Using rounded tablespoon measure, shape 20 (1 1/2-inch)meatballs; place in pan. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until no longer pink in the center (at least 165°F).
  • Step 
    3
    Meanwhile, in small bowl, add avocado and lime juice; mash with fork until nearly smooth. Add 2 tablespoons green onions, the cilantro and 1/4 teaspoon salt; stir until completely combined. Refrigerate until ready to serve with meatballs.

Nutrition

410 Calories
27g Total Fat
27g Protein
16g Total Carbohydrate
1g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
410
Calories from Fat
240
Total Fat
27g
41%
Saturated Fat
9g
44%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
130mg
44%
Sodium
820mg
34%
Potassium
500mg
14%
Total Carbohydrate
16g
5%
Dietary Fiber
2g
10%
Sugars
1g
Protein
27g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
8%
8%
Vitamin C
6%
6%
Calcium
10%
10%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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