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Enchilada meatballs cooked in a skillet.
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Enchilada Meatballs

When you need a dinner that doesn't require a lot of hands on work try these enchilada meatballs!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Mexican Inspired
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 313kcal
Author: Laura

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • ½ onion diced small
  • 2 Tablespoons milk
  • ¼ cup bread crumbs
  • ¼ cup quick oats
  • 1 egg
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon oregano
  • 10 ounces can red enchilada sauce
  • 1 cup shredded cheese can be cheddar cheese or a blend

Optional Toppings

  • Fresh Cilantro
  • Tomatoes or pico de gallo
  • Avocado

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400º f
  • Combine ground beef, onion, milk, bread crumbs, quick oats, egg, and spices together, set the meat mixture aside
    Ground beef prepared as enchilada meatballs displayed in a glass bowl.
  • Spread ⅓ of enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 9x9 inch oven safe dish/pan
    A skillet with a bowl of tomato sauce next to a bowl of meat.
  • Scoop or roll the meatball mixture into 1 ½ tablespoon-sized balls and arrange in a single layer over the enchilada sauce, make about 20 meatballs
    Enchilada meatballs cooked in a skillet on a marble countertop.
  • Pour remaining enchilada sauce over meatballs
    A skillet filled with enchilada meatballs.
  • bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes
    A skillet filled with meatballs in a chile sauce.
  • Remove from oven and sprinkle with cheese
    A skillet filled with enchilada meatballs and cheese.
  • Bake an additional 10 minutes, until the meatballs are done through (internal temperature should reach 160-165º
    Cheesy meatballs cooked in a cast iron skillet.
  • Serve over rice or as desired
    A bowl of enchilada meatballs with vegetables.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 326mg | Potassium: 505mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 404IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 190mg | Iron: 4mg