Baked Enchilada Meatballs Recipe
A flavorful and spicy twist on traditional meatballs, made with ground beef, enchilada sauce, and a blend of spices. Perfect for a quick and delicious meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup enchilada sauce
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup chopped onion
- ¼ cup chopped bell pepper
- 1 jalapeno pepper
- 1 can 10 oz enchilada sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, cheddar cheese, cilantro, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.
- Add the egg, onion, bell pepper, and jalapeno to the bowl and mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 ½ inches (3.8 cm) in diameter.
- Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving a little space between each meatball.
- Drizzle the meatballs with ¼ cup of enchilada sauce and gently roll them to coat evenly.
- Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Heat the remaining enchilada sauce in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Once the meatballs are done, remove them from the oven and carefully place them in the heated enchilada sauce.
- Serve the Baked Enchilada Meatballs hot, garnished with your choice of toppings.
Notes
Serve with your choice of toppings, such as diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, sour cream, and cilantro.