Melting Mexican Meatballs
Melting Mexican Meatballs are designed to help butchers create a high-impact, value-added product that stands out in the counter while remaining practical to produce and easy to sell raw. This concept takes the familiarity of a classic meatball and elevates it with bold Mexican-inspired flavour, visual appeal, and a genuine “wow factor” when cooked at home.
Built on quality minced beef and seasoned with Verstegen Meatball Mix, these meatballs deliver a balanced, savoury base with consistent results batch after batch. The addition of Verstegen Sambal Oelek brings a subtle heat and depth that appeals to modern tastes without overpowering the beef. At the centre, a hidden core of Verstegen Nacho Sliceable Sauce creates the signature melting moment, giving customers a rich, cheesy payoff that adds theatre and indulgence.
The exterior is where these meatballs truly come alive. Coated in Verstegen World Grill Mexican Madness, they pick up warm spices, mild chilli notes, and authentic Mexican character. Rolling them in Verstegen Crispy Breading Spicy Tomato adds colour, texture, and a light crunch once cooked, helping them stand out visually in the display while reinforcing the flavour story.
Presented raw on a bed of Verstegen Chilli Con Carne Sauce, then finished with dots of Verstegen Yoghurt & Garlic Sauce, this product looks premium and complete, encouraging shoppers to buy with confidence. It also opens up strong serving suggestions, from wraps and loaded fries to rice bowls or sharing platters, which your team can easily communicate at the counter.
For butchers, Melting Mexican Meatballs offer excellent margin potential, simple production, and strong consumer appeal. They tap into street-food trends, family-friendly spice levels, and the growing demand for convenient yet exciting meal solutions. With clear use of trusted Verstegen products, this is a reliable, repeatable line that helps drive both sales and reputation for innovation.
Method
Combine the minced beef with the water, Sambal and Meatball Mix.
Form 30g meatballs around a small piece of Nacho Cheese Sliceable Sauce.
Coat in World Grill and roll in Spicy Tomato Breading.
Place on a bed of Chilli Con Carne Sauce and dot with Yoghurt & Garlic.
Oven cook 180°c 10-15 minutes.
Ingredients
800g Minced Beef
80g Water
20g Verstegen Sambal Oelek Pure
Verstegen Meatball Mix
Verstegen Nacho Sliceable Sauce
Verstegen World Grill Mexican Madness Pure
Verstegen Crispy Breading Spicy Tomato
Verstegen Chilli Con Carne Sauce Pure
Verstegen Yoghurt & Garlic Sauce