Cornbread-Enchilada Beef Meatballs
Cornbread-Enchilada Beef Meatballs bring together tender, cornbread-bound meatballs with a rich blend of enchilada and tomato sauce that coats each bite. Melty Mexican cheese finishes the dish with a creamy, lightly tangy note. Serve these for game day, casual dinners, or potlucks when you want bold, comforting flavors in a fun, shareable format.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
In a large bowl, mix the cornbread, half of the enchilada sauce, half of the cheese, and the salt. Crumble the beef into the mixture, and blend thoroughly with your hands. Form the meat into 1-inch balls, and set them on a 10x15-inch jellyroll pan or any cookie sheet with sides to catch the grease.
- 3
Bake for 18 to 22 minutes in the preheated oven, until the meat is cooked through.
- 4
While the meatballs cook, warm the tomato sauce and the remaining enchilada sauce in a saucepan. Lift the meatballs from the pan with a slotted spoon, and place them on a serving dish. Pour the heated sauce over them, and sprinkle cheese on top. Provide toothpicks for serving.
- Calories 535.71 kcal High
- Protein 33.9 g Good Source
- Carbs 20.45 g Moderate
- Total Fat 36.78 g High
- Saturated Fat 16.32 g High
- Trans Fat 1.11 g High
- Cholesterol 123.54 mg High
- Sodium 1064.59 mg High
- Fiber 2.1 g Low Source
- Sugar 5.57 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 286.48 mg Good Source
- Iron 3.41 mg Moderate
- Potassium 112.42 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 289.3 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 4.55 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Cornbread Enchilada Beef Meatballs is a Tex Mex appetizer recipe made with 6 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Beef Burger Patty, Cornbread, Enchilada Sauce, and Salt. Each serving provides about 535.71 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cornbread-Enchilada Beef Meatballs?
- It is a Tex-Mex meatball recipe made with 6 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is Cornbread-Enchilada Beef Meatballs made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Burger Patty, Cornbread, Enchilada Sauce, Salt, Shredded Cheese Blend. The full list of 6 is above.
- What goes well with Cornbread-Enchilada Beef Meatballs?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Cornbread-Enchilada Beef Meatballs?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 535.71 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cornbread-Enchilada Beef Meatballs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 4 steps.
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