Enchilada Meatballs

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 6

Enchilada Meatballs: A Flavorful Twist on Classic Meatballs

by The Chefin Meatballs

Prep

15 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

420

Sugar

Fat

29g

Enchilada Meatballs are a fun and flavorful twist on traditional meatballs. They are filled with Mexican-inspired flavors like enchilada sauce and shredded Mexican blend cheese. These meatballs are a great option for an easy and quick dinner option that the whole family will enjoy. The spices in the enchilada sauce give these meatballs a smoky and spicy flavor that pair well with the cheesy goodness of the melted Mexican cheese blend. Serve over rice or with a side salad to round out the meal.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 375°F.
2.	In a large bowl, combine crumbled cornbread, 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce, salt, and ground beef. Mix together well.
3.	Shape into meatballs and place in a greased baking dish.
4.	In a separate bowl, mix together remaining enchilada sauce and tomato sauce. Pour over meatballs.
5.	Sprinkle Mexican blend cheese over the top of the meatballs.
6.	Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the internal temperature of the meatballs reaches 160°F.

PROS

Enchilada Meatballs are a fun and flavorful twist on classic meatballs.

They are an easy and quick dinner option that the whole family will love.

With their Mexican inspired flavors, these meatballs are a great alternative to traditional Italian-style meatballs.

CONS

These meatballs are high in fat and calories because of the cheese and beef.

They are not a good option for those on a low fat or low calorie diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Enchilada Meatballs are not the healthiest option, they do have some nutritional benefits.
The ground beef is a good source of protein and iron.
The enchilada sauce contains tomato puree, which is a good source of lycopene, an antioxidant that may help prevent certain types of cancer.

	2 cups cornbread , crumbled
	1 can enchilada sauce , divided
	1/2 teaspoon salt
	1 1/2 lbs ground beef
	1 can tomato sauce
	1/2 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese