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tamale meatballs

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Donna Roth
Wilmington, DE --> Lake Forest, CA

Was in the mood for something a little different to do with some ground beef. I came across this recipe. It was totally the answer to my prayers and so very good. I could practically live on them. Everyone enjoyed them.

(2 ratings)
yield serving(s)

Ingredients For tamale meatballs

  • CORNBREAD
  • 1 box
    8.5 oz jiffy corn muffin mix
  • 1
    egg
  • 1/2 c
    milk
  • MEATBALLS
  • crumbled cornbread
  • 1
    egg
  • 2 can
    (10 oz-ea) enchilada sauce (divided)
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 2 Tbsp
    diced onion
  • Dash
    pepper
  • 1-1/2 lb
    ground beef
  • 1 tsp
    garlic powder
  • ----------------------------------------
  • 2-1/2 c
    shredded monterey jack cheese

How To Make tamale meatballs

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 400º, grease 8" square pan.
  • 2
    Blend corn muffin mix, 1 egg and milk until well mixed. Pour into prepared pan. Bake 20 minutes. Remove from oven, cool and crumble.
  • 3
    Reduce oven to 350º. Combine cornbread, 1 egg, 1/2 cup enchilada sauce, salt, diced onion, pepper, ground beef and garlic powder, mix well. Shape into 1" balls and place in 13"x9" baking pan. Bake uncovered 35 minutes .
  • 4
    In a sauce pan, heat remaining enchilada sauce. Top cooked meatballs with sauce and sprinkle with cheese. Return to oven until cheese melts.
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