Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef round
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
- 1 can (4 ounces) chopped mild green chiles, drained
- 16 (1/2-inch) cubes Colby Jack cheese
- 1 egg white
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 cups crushed nacho cheese-flavored tortilla chips
Sauce:
Directions
Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
Combine ground beef, taco seasoning, and green chiles in a large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Divide beef mixture into 16 portions; shape each portion around a cheese cube, completely covering the cheese.
Beat egg white with water in shallow dish until blended. Place chips in second shallow dish. Dip each meatball into egg white mixture, then into chips to coat completely. Press each meatball with palm into a flattened nugget shape, generously coating both sides of nugget with chips.
Spray a large baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Place nuggets in baking pan; spray tops of nuggets generously with nonstick cooking spray. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until meat registers 160 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer; meat should not be pink and juices should run clear.
Meanwhile, combine sauce ingredients in small microwave-safe dish. Microwave on high for 30 seconds or until warm. Serve nuggets with sauce.
This recipe was obtained from the National Beef Cook-Off website:
http://www.beefcookoff.org/wr.asp
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By kbarn7_11253107
rc, SD
on December 06, 2009
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We don't use chililes and we eat them with Mexican rice and nacho cheese miixed with the Tejano sauce. The Kids love them
By shotzjc_6109971
New York, NY
on June 04, 2009
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The comments posted were incredibly helpful. I opted for a chipotle pepper in adobo sauce in place of the green chilies ? that seemed to add enough spiciness. I also grated part of an onion & added more of the taco seasoning than called for. They turned out a little larger than I?d expected, about the size of a medium meatball. I turned them halfway through cooking to ensure they we crispy on both sides. We chose to top ours with a dollop of sour cream & salsa with a small side of yellow rice ? it?s a great little lunch! Thanks!
By lnlamont_11767443
Waxhaw, NC
on April 04, 2009
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I used Rotel and green onions instead of chiles, and added a little more taco seasoning. I also substituted regular tortilla chips for nacho chips. They taste great! I didn't find that they needed any more flavor or even a dipping sauce. Lots of grease though - I'll probably use a broiler pan next time.
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