5 from 14 votes
Enchilada Meatballs
Enchilada Meatballs combine seasoned ground beef meatballs with red enchilada sauce and melted cheddar or Mexican blend cheese. These baked meatballs are tender and flavorful, coated in a rich, mildly spicy sauce. They offer an easy way to enjoy southwestern flavors in a single dish, suitable for family dinners or casual gatherings. Garnishes like cilantro, Pico de Gallo, and sour cream add fresh, bright elements to balance the hearty meatballs.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
429 kcal
Course:
Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 429
% 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.