Description
Enchiladas Meatballs are a delicious twist on traditional enchiladas, featuring flavorful meatballs wrapped in tortillas and topped with enchilada sauce and cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 can (15 ounces) enchilada sauce
- 1 cup sour cream
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes (for topping)
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, cooked rice, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, onion, cilantro, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through and browned.
- While the meatballs are baking, warm the enchilada sauce in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Once the meatballs are done, remove them from the oven and carefully place them in the saucepan with the enchilada sauce. Stir gently to coat the meatballs in the sauce.
- To assemble, take a tortilla and place a few meatballs in the center. Top with a spoonful of sour cream and a sprinkle of the remaining cheddar cheese. Roll the tortilla tightly around the filling and place it seam-side down in a baking dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and meatballs.
- Pour any remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas, then sprinkle with diced tomatoes and green onions.
- Bake in the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes, until heated through and the cheese is melted.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños to the meat mixture or use spicy enchilada sauce.
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option, and use brown rice for added fiber.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg