BBQ Beef & Cheese Salsa Balls

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

shredded cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories without sacrificing flavor.

BBQ sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade BBQ sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup + vinegar

Homemade BBQ sauce can be healthier and more cost-effective.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often cheaper.

Combine ground beef and ground pork in a bowl.

Chop up the chili pepper and add it to the meat mixture.

Season the mixture with seasoning salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.

Form the mixture into meatball-sized patties.

Flatten the patties and apply salsa on top.

Cut cheddar cheese into rounds using an egg ring and place on top of the salsa.

Roll the patties to enclose the cheese and salsa inside.

Crush the tortilla chips and prepare to coat the balls.

Dip the balls in beaten eggs to help the chips stick.

Roll the balls in the crushed tortilla chips until coated.

Place the balls on the grill at 325°F, using indirect heat.

Move the balls around halfway through cooking for even cooking.

Check for an internal temperature of 160°F before removing from the grill.

Cooking Techniques

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