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Casserole dish with meatballs in enchilada sauce and melted cheese on top.
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5 from 7 votes

Enchilada Meatballs

Enjoy a tasty twist on traditional meatballs with Cheesy Enchilada Meatballs! Packed with savory flavors and oven-baked to perfection.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 429kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 onion finely diced
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 tablespoons taco seasoning (1 packet)
  • 19 ounce can red enchilada sauce (one can)
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese or mexican blend

Garnish (optional)

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

Serving: 4meatballs | Calories: 429kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 168mg | Sodium: 1297mg | Potassium: 656mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 997IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 207mg | Iron: 6mg