Taco Beef Nuggets

Ingredients:

1 lb. hamburger

2 Tbsp. taco seasoning mix

1 (4 oz.) can drained, chopped mild green chilies

18 (1/2-inch) cubes Co-Jack cheese

1 egg white(s)

1 Tbsp. water

2 cups crushed nacho cheese flavored tortilla chips

6 Tbsp. prepared thick taco sauce

3 Tbsp. honey

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Combine ground round, taco seasoning and green chiles in a bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Divide beef mixture into 18 portions; shape each portion around a cheese cube, completely covering cheese. Beat egg white with water in a shallow dish until blended. Place chips in second shallow dish. Dip each meatball into egg white mixture, then into chips to coat completely. Press each meatball with palm into a flattened nugget shape, generously coating both sides with chips. Spray a large baking pan with non-stick spray. Place nuggets in baking pan; spray tops of nuggets with non-stick spray. Bake 15 - 20 minutes, until inside isn't pink and juices show no pink color. For sauce: Combine taco sauce and honey in small dish. Serve as dip with nuggets.

Yield: 18 nuggets
Serving Size: 2 nuggets is 1.5 oz meat/ meat alternate for a 3 - 5 year old at lunch/supper.
Credit: Adapted from Star Tribune