enchilada meatballs
This is a spicy meatball good for a tailgate party, or any kind of a get together.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
25 Min
method
Convection Oven
yield
Serves 10 to 12
Ingredients
- 2 cups crumbled cornbread
- 1 ( 10 ) ounces can enchilada sauce divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef or chuck
- 1 (10) ounce can tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded mexican cheese blend divided
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
How To Make enchilada meatballs
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Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees
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Step 2In a large bowl, combine the cornbread, half of the enchilada sauce,half of the cheese, salt and red pepper flakes. Crumble the beef into mixture, and blend well.Using your hands. Shape into 1 inch meatballs and place on a 10 by 15 pan or cookie sheet with sides. to catch the grease.
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Step 3Bake for 18 to 22 minutes in the preheated oven, until meat is cooked through.
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Step 4While the meatballs are cooking, warm the tomato sauce and the remaining enchilada sauce in a saucepan. Remove the meatballs from the pan using a slotted spoon, and place in a serving dish. Pour the heated sauce over the meatballs and sprinkle with the rest of the cheese.
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Step 5Provide toothpicks for serving. (If you want serve on a bed of rice).
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Culture:
Mexican
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#Healthy
Tag:
#Heirloom
Category:
Meat Appetizers
Ingredient:
Beef
Method:
Convection Oven
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