Tex-Mex Meatballs

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. ground beef

2 c. shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided

1/2 c. panko bread crumbs

2 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley, plus more for garnish

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 jalapeño, finely chopped

1 large egg

1 tsp. ground cumin

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 large onion, chopped

1 (15-oz.) can crushed tomatoes

2 tbsp. chopped chipotle chiles in adobo sauce


Directions

In a medium bowl, combine ground beef, 1 cup of cheese, bread crumbs, parsley, garlic, jalapeño, egg, and cumin and season with salt and pepper. Mix until combined, then form into meatballs. 

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add meatballs in a single layer and sear 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. 

Add onion to skillet and cook, stirring, until soft, 5 minutes. Stir in crushed tomatoes and chipotle in adobo and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and return meatballs to skillet. Cover and simmer until meatballs are cooked through, about 10 minutes. 

Top with remaining 1 cup cheese, then cover with lid to let melt, about 2 minutes. 

Garnish with parsley before serving.