Tacos…or meatballs? Is this the eternal question for anyone else? Okay maybe just me, but regardless of where you fall on this issue I’ve come to save the day by combining the two of them.
Taco Meets Meatball
Meatballs are such a versatile little treat, I mean if you don’t believe me just check out some of the different things I’ve done with them in my kitchen! Meatball ingredients are simple with the main ingredient being ground meat. Any ground meat, turkey, chicken, beef, pork, lamb, whatever ground meat you like, and feel free to mix them together, like I did in these taco meatballs You will need crescent rolls to make the ring, it doesn’t have to be perfect because it’s not about perfection, it’s about good food. Pizza dough would work too so feel free to have some fun with this recipe!
Ingredients
Meatballs
Meat – I used ground pork and beef today for a nice flavorful and moist combo. Egg – The binder for our meatballs, if you’d prefer to go egg free you can substitute 1/4 cup of ricotta cheese per egg. Breadcrumbs – I used store bought panko breadcrumbs today. It’ll absorb tons of flavor and is the best option if you’re not using fresh crumbs. Herbs – Fresh parsley all chopped up. Dried will work as well, just keep in mind that one teaspoon of dried herbs equals one tablespoon of fresh. Spices – We’re going to use Tex Mex seasoning and taco seasoning today to deliver tons of flavor as easily as possible. Sauce – We want some heat to our meatballs today so I used sriracha but feel free to use your favorite hot sauce or skip if you don’t want the heat. Seasoning – Salt and pepper today. Vegetable oil – We want a nice neutral tasting oil, so something like canola would work very well. Cheese – I used Monterey Jack for some heat and to create a melty molten interior for our little meatballs.
Ring
Crescent rolls – For our taco ring to create a perfectly pull-able handheld little treat. Feel free to use pizza dough if you’d like – it’s up to you! Egg – For the egg wash for our ring. I’ll include more information below regarding egg wash.
Toppings
Veggies – Lettuce, cherry tomatoes, onion, and jalapeno pepper. Olives – Black olives all sliced up, feel free to omit if you’d like. Cheese – Shredded cheddar cheese sprinkled liberally on top. Sauces – Sour cream and salsa to dip it in.
How To Make Meatball Taco Ring
Meatballs
Taco ring
What To Serve With Your Taco Meatball Ring
This dish is perfect for game day or any special occasion that draws in a crowd!
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Leftovers
You can store this dish in the fridge for up to 3 days sealed in an airtight container. If you’d like to freeze it it will work better frozen before being placed in the oven. Allow it to thaw in the fridge over night before finishing the rest of the recipe.
More Delicious Meatball Recipes To Try:
Salisbury Steak Meatballs with Gravy and Mashed Potatoes Moroccan Meatballs Meatballs with Mushroom Sauce Porcupine Meatballs Thai Meatball Lettuce Wraps Cheesy Chicken Meatball Rolls Cheesy Taco Pasta
