Skillet Enchilada Meatballs
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Skillet Enchilada Meatballs
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Turkey meatballs seasoned with Mexican spices, browned in a skillet and topped with enchilada sauce and lots of cheese!
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground turkey or chicken
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped green onion
- 1/4 cup panko, gluten-free if needed
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce, optional
- 1 1/4 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- fresh ground black pepper to taste
- 15 ounces red enchilada sauce, about 1 1/2 cups
- 3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack, or cheddar cheese
- Chopped green onions and cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F.
- In a large bowl whisk together the greeen onion, panko, egg, cilantro, hot sauce, spices, salt and pepper. Add in the ground chicken or turkey and use your hands to combine everything together. Use a cookie scoop or measuring spoon to form tablespoon sized meatballs and place them on a plate.
- Add the olive oil to a large skillet and heat over medium to medium-high heat. Swirl the oil to coat the bottom of the pan and place the meatballs in a single layer in the skillet. Cook for approximately 3 minutes on one side or until they release and then flip them over and cook for another 2 minutes. The meatballs won't be cooked through at this point.
- Remove the meatballs from the skillet and onto a plate. Pour the enchilada sauce along with 1/4 cup of water (I put the water in the enchilada sauce can and swirl it to get out any of the remaining sauce) into the skillet and stir it together scraping up any brown bits stuck to the bottom of the pan.
- Place the meatballs back into the skillet and spoon some of the sauce over the top of them. Sprinkle the cheese over the meatballs then place the skillet in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the meatballs are cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and top with sliced green onions and cilantro if desired. Serve over cilantro lime rice, cauliflower rice or eat them as is.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
326kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
45g
(90%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
146mg
(49%)
Sodium
1051mg
(44%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 326 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 326kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 45g | 90% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 146mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 1051mg | 44% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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