Enchilada Meatballs Recipe

Enchilada meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines the flavors of enchiladas with the convenience of meatballs. This twist on Mexican seasonings combined with one of America’s favorite foods is too good to pass up! Grab this yummy recipe below.

Enchilada Meatballs Recipe

One of the great things about enchilada meatballs is their versatility. You can customize it with different toppings and sides to create a unique and flavorful meal each time.

Measurements with easy to follow printable directions are at the end of the post.

Ingredients for meatballs:

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1/2 red onion finely grated
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup whole milk
• 2 cups medium cheddar cheese shredded (divide in half, save 1 cup for topping)
• 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
• 1/2 cup pork rinds crushed
• 1/4 cup taco seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions for the meatballs:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F
2. Using a food processor, pulse pork rinds until they are crushed. Using a fine shred blade, grate the red onion.
3. In a large mixing bowl add ground beef, onion, egg, milk, divided shredded cheese, cilantro, crushed pork rinds, taco seasoning, salt, and pepper.
4. Using your hands mix the ingredients all together. You want the mixture moist but not too wet or sticky. Roll mixture into balls and place in a glass baking dish.
5. Place in oven and bake for 20 minutes. While the meatballs are cooking start the sauce.

Makes roughly 20 meatballs

Ingredients for enchilada sauce:

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1-6 oz can tomato paste no salt added
• 2 tsp beef bouillon paste
• 2 cups water

Instructions for the sauce:

1. In a medium saucepan, melt butter on medium heat, add flour, and whisk for 2 minutes. Next, add all other spices and whisk for another 2 minutes.
2. Slowly whisk the water in. Next, add the beef paste and tomato paste. Whisk constantly for a few minutes until the sauce starts to boil. Remove from heat.
3. Pour enchilada sauce over meatballs and top with shredded cheese. Bake another 10-15 minutes or until sauce is bubbling.

Tip: Serve over cauliflower rice, cauliflower mashed potatoes, tortillas, or tortilla chips.

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Print this Enchilada Meatballs Recipe below!

Whether you’re looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a dish to impress your guests, enchilada meatballs are sure to please.

 

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