Hi, Friends!
My mom always served appetizers as a meal on New Year’s Eve, which is why I think breaded meatballs make a great snack on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day.
Enjoy!
Spicy Beef Poppers with Honey Cilantro Dipping Sauce
Ingredients
- 2 lbs lean ground beef
- 4 jalapeños, core and seeds removed, finely minced
- 12 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 2 cups flour
- 6 eggs, whisked together
- 2 cups breadcrumbs
- 8 oz sour cream
- 2 TB cilantro, freshly minced
- 2 TB honey
- 1 lime, juice and zest
Instructions
- Combine beef, peppers, cheese, salt, pepper and mustard seeds. Portion into 2 oz meat balls, in the shape of a popper or football shape.
- Create breading station by using a separate dish for eggs, flour and breadcrumbs.
- Dip each meatball or popper into the breading station starting with flour, followed by the egg wash and then breadcrumbs. Set aside.
- Fry in a deep fat fryer OR place in an air fryer at 400 F for 12-13 minutes or until meatballs reach an internal temperature of 160 F.
- To make the dipping sauce, combine sour cream, cilantro, honey and lime juice and zest. Blend until well combined.
- Once meatballs are cooked, serve with dipping sauce.
