Enchilada Meatballs
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Enchilada Meatballs
Description
The Enchilada Meatballs recipe brings together lean ground beef mixed with onions, taco seasoning, and breadcrumbs to form flavorful meatballs. Baking them in enchilada sauce allows the sauce to infuse the meatballs while creating a bubbly, savory topping with melted cheddar or Mexican blend cheese. This method ensures the meatballs cook evenly and stay moist inside, while the cheese adds a slightly sharp finish.
The combination of taco seasoning and enchilada sauce delivers a distinct southwestern flavor profile, with a balance of savory and mild spice. The texture of the meatballs is tender, helped by the eggs and milk, and enriched by the cheese melted on top. Baking the meatballs in sauce rather than frying saves effort and enhances their juiciness.
These meatballs can be served warm as a main dish, accompanied by rice, beans, or tortillas. Optional garnishes like cilantro, fresh Pico de Gallo, and sour cream introduce brightness and creaminess to the dish, complementing its richness.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef lean
- 1 onion finely diced
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 egg large
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tablespoons taco seasoning (1 packet)
- 19 ounce enchilada sauce one can, canned, red
- 1 cup cheddar cheese or mexican blend, shredded sharp
Garnish (optional)
- cilantro
- Pico de Gallo
- sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350˚F.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, onion, milk, bread crumbs, egg, worcestershire sauce, and taco seasoning.Use your hands to work the mixture until everything is completely, and evenly combined.
- Roll the meat mixture into 1.5 inch meatballs. It should make 24-26 meatballs.
- Pour 1/4 cup of the enchilada sauce into the bottom of a large casserole dish. Arrange the meatballs in the dish, then pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the meatballs. Sprinkle cheese over the top.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes or until the edges are bubbly and the meatballs are cooked through to 165˚F internal temperature.
- Top with your choice of garnish and serve warm.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 429 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4meatballs | |
| Calories | 429kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 168mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 1297mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 656mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 997IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 207mg | 21% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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