How to Make Enchilada Meatballs - A Step-by-Step Guide

Enchiladas are a classic Mexican dish that typically consists of rolled tortillas stuffed with a variety of fillings, such as meat, cheese, and beans, and then smothered in a flavorful sauce. These delicious and comforting dishes are beloved for their rich flavors and versatility. Today, we're putting a fun and creative spin on the traditional enchilada by transforming it into a bite-sized appetizer with our Enchilada Meatballs.

These Enchilada Meatballs are a tasty and convenient way...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups crumbled cornbread
  • 1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce, divided
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ pounds ground beef chuck
  • 1 (10 ounce) can tomato sauce

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, combine cornbread, half of the enchilada sauce, half of the cheese, and salt. Crumble beef into mixture, and blend well using your hands. Shape meat into 1-inch balls, and place on a 10x15-inch jellyroll pan or any cookie sheet with sides to catch the grease.
  • Bake for 18 to 22 minutes in the preheated oven until meat is cooked through.
  • While meatballs are cooking, warm tomato sauce and remaining enchilada sauce in a saucepan. Remove meatballs from pan using a slotted spoon, and place on a serving dish. Pour heated sauce over them, and sprinkle cheese on top. Provide toothpicks for serving.
  • Nutrition

    398 cal.

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 100mg
    • Sodium: 812mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 199mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 398mg