Fajita Meatballs

Fajita Meatballs

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30 min
12 servings

Delicious meatballs featuring all the yummy flavors of fajitas!

Ingredients

  • 1 poundground turkey or chicken (you can also use beef)
  • ½ cupfinely chopped bell peppers (mix of colors)
  • ½ cupfinely chopped onion (1/2 small onion)
  • ¼ cupbreadcrumbs (whole wheat or regular)
  • ¼ cupshredded cheese (like cheddar or monterey jack)
  • 1egg
  • 1 teaspoongarlic powder
  • 1 teaspooncumin
  • 1 teaspoonchili powder (adjust to taste)
  • ½ teaspoonsalt
  • ¼ teaspoonblack pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, chopped bell peppers, chopped onion, breadcrumbs, cheese, egg, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined; be careful not to over mix.

  3. 3

    Using your hands, form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

  4. 4

    Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).

  5. 5

    Let the meatballs cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!