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Skillet Enchilada Meatballs

Turkey meatballs seasoned with Mexican spices, browned in a skillet and topped with enchilada sauce and lots of cheese!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 326 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

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

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  1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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

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

% 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.