Kickin' Meatballs

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A zippy new take on the traditional meatball dish, the real secret in the flavor is the combination of the cumin, dill, and pepperjack cheese, which leaves the meatballs nice and moist and has everyone asking for seconds!

Submitted by JULIELYNMSU
Published on June 8, 2018
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
5
Yield:
5 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 5 servings

  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic

  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley

  • 1 tablespoon dried basil

  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin

  • 1 tablespoon dried dill weed

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ½ cup dry bread crumbs

  • 1 ½ teaspoons prepared yellow mustard

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 2 eggs, beaten

  • ¾ cup crumbled pepperjack cheese

  • 1 ½ pounds ground beef

  • ½ large onion, sliced into thin rings

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the garlic, parsley, basil, cumin, dill, pepper, bread crumbs, mustard, salt, eggs, cheese and ground beef. Mix well using your hands, making sure that the cheese is evenly distributed.

  2. Roll the mixture into 1 1/2 inch balls, and place in a lightly greased skillet. Place the rings of onion over the top of the meatballs. Cover the pan, and set the heat to medium-low. Turn the meatballs over after about 3 minutes, and increase the heat to medium. Continue to cook the meatballs, turning every 10 minutes, until cooked through. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

406 Calories
25g Fat
12g Carbs
32g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Calories 406
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g 32%
Saturated Fat 11g 53%
Cholesterol 178mg 59%
Sodium 542mg 24%
Total Carbohydrate 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 32g 63%
Vitamin C 2mg 3%
Calcium 187mg 14%
Iron 5mg 25%
Potassium 419mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.