Enchilada Meatballs

Get ready to elevate your weeknight dinner game with these mouthwatering Enchilada Meatballs—a bold fusion of classic meatball comfort and zesty Mexican flavors. Made with a savory blend of ground beef and pork, these tender meatballs are seasoned with chili powder, cumin, and garlic, then baked to perfection in a rich, tangy enchilada sauce. A generous topping of melted cheddar cheese adds a luscious, gooey finish, while a sprinkling of fresh cilantro gives a burst of freshness. Perfectly versatile, these enchilada-flavored meatballs can be served over rice, paired with beans, tucked into tortillas, or enjoyed solo for a satisfying and flavor-packed meal. With an easy prep time of 20 minutes and ready in under an hour, this crowd-pleasing recipe is a surefire winner for your next dinner rotation!

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 0.5 pound Ground pork
• 1 large Egg
• 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
• 0.5 cup Onion
• 2 Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 cups Red enchilada sauce
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish and set aside.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, egg, breadcrumbs, onion, minced garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently with your hands or a spoon until evenly incorporated. Avoid over-mixing.

Step 3

Using your hands, form the mixture into meatballs about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. You should end up with about 20-24 meatballs.

Step 4

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the meatballs in batches, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes per batch. They do not need to be fully cooked as they will finish cooking in the oven.

Step 5

Transfer the seared meatballs to the prepared baking dish. Pour the enchilada sauce evenly over the meatballs.

Step 6

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top of the meatballs and sauce.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the meatballs are fully cooked through and the cheese is bubbly and lightly golden.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired, and serve warm.

Step 9

Serve these enchilada meatballs with rice, beans, tortillas, or enjoy them on their own!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1534.7 grams (1534.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2995

Total Fat 211.10g	271%
Saturated Fat 80.80g	404%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.60g
Cholesterol 866mg	289%
Sodium 9482mg	412%
Total Carbohydrate 94.40g	34%
Dietary Fiber 5.10g	18%
Total Sugars 24.90g
Protein 179.30g	359%

Vitamin D 54IU	269%
Calcium 1021mg	79%
Iron 23mg	126%
Potassium 1411mg	30%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.4%

Protein: 23.9%

Carbs: 12.6%