Ingredient List
- 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 can (4 oz) Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles
- 1 to 2 chopped chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 lb lean (at least 85%) ground beef
- 1/2 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg, slightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons from 1 container (6.25 oz) Old El Paso™ Original Taco Seasoning Mix
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 24 (1/2-inch) cubes Monterey Jack cheese (3 oz)
Preparation
- Spray 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In blender, add tomatoes, chiles and garlic. Cover; blend 30 to 60 seconds or until smooth. Pour tomato mixture into slow cooker.
- In large bowl, mix beef, bread crumbs, onion, cilantro, milk, egg, taco seasoning mix and cumin. Shape into 24 (1 1/2-inch) meatballs; tuck one piece of cheese in center of each meatball, and seal completely. Add meatballs to tomato mixture in slow cooker; gently turn to coat.
- Cover; cook on Low heat setting 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until meatballs are thoroughly cooked (165°F); stir.
Expert Tips
- Use 85% lean ground beef for this recipe—it'll ensure your slow cooker spicy meatballs are tender and also prevent the sauce from getting greasy.
- Use 1 chipotle for a medium-hot sauce or 2 for a spicier sauce.
- Serve Slow-Cooker Cheesy Diablo Meatballs with additional cilantro or sliced green onions for a pop of color.
Nutrition
- 1 Serving Calories 130 (Calories from Fat 60); Total Fat 7g (Saturated Fat 3g ,Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 45mg; Sodium 260mg; Potassium 180mg; Total Carbohydrate 8g (Dietary Fiber 0g ,Sugars 2g); Protein 10g
- % Daily Value: Vitamin A 2%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 8%; Iron 8%
- Exchanges: 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 1/2 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat
- Carbohydrate Choice: 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet