Mini Beef Meatball Tacos with Avocado Crema

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Tender mini beef meatballs seasoned with Mexican spices nestled in soft corn tortillas topped with a smooth avocado crema, perfect for kids to enjoy. This Mexican-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 6 Mexican cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground beef, 1/3 cup breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup grated onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  2. Step 2: Shape the mixture into 24 mini meatballs, about 1 inch each.
  3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning frequently, until browned on all sides and cooked through.
  4. Step 4: Meanwhile, prepare the avocado crema by mashing 1 medium ripe avocado with 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp lime juice, and 2 tbsp chopped cilantro until smooth.
  5. Step 5: Warm 12 small corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
  6. Step 6: Assemble the tacos by placing 2 meatballs in each tortilla and topping with 1-2 tbsp avocado crema.
  7. Step 7: Serve immediately for a fun and flavorful kid-friendly taco meal.

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