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Enchilada Meatballs

Mothertrucker — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 12:00:36 GMT

These are so good and different from the usual cocktail meatbsalls- you can change them up however you like, sometimes I add chopped black olives, or taco seasoning to the meat, you can mix beef and pork..add chipotle if you like it hot, etc etc

Basic recipe:

2 cups crumbled corn bread

2 cans (10 ounces) enchilada sauce, divided

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 tsp cumin

2 pounds ground beef

11/2 cup (approx) shredded cheese

Sliced green onions and sliced black olives, optional

Directions: combine the corn bread, 1/2 cup enchilada sauce 1/2 cup cheese, cumin and salt. Crumble beef over mixture; mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place meatballs in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until meat is no longer pink; drain. in a small saucepan, heat remaining enchilada sauce. Drain meatballs; place in a serving dish. Top with sauce and sprinkle with cheese. ( i like to add sliced green onions and sliced black olives on top too).. Serve with toothpicks. makes about 4-1/2 dozen.

You can also serve thes in a crock pot..

Re: Enchilada Meatballs

Preds — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 13:14:47 GMT

Looks yummy! Think I'll give it a try. Thank you!

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cookie5 — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 13:53:00 GMT

These sound wonderful! Thank you, this will definitely be on next week's menu.

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momtochloe — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 15:13:18 GMT

Thank you so much for this recipe Mothertrucker. Everything was on sale at the store just now so I'll be making these hopefully tomorrow . . . yum!

Re: Enchilada Meatballs

Mothertrucker — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 17:08:34 GMT

Been toying with the idea of an all pork version with green enchilada sauce! These are always a huge hit at parties and pot lucks, btw....

Re: Enchilada Meatballs

RespectLife — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 18:44:45 GMT

Thank you for sharing! This really does sound different and delicious!

Not to be a dummy...but to clarify...

the 2 cups of corn bread is corn bread that is already made into bread, correct?

It isn't the corn meal out of the cannister (dry, powdery), right?

Re: Enchilada Meatballs

ChiliPepper — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 19:40:01 GMT

DiAnne posted this recipe awhile back. It is very good & easy.

ENCHILADA SAUCE

I have been playing around with homemade enchilada sauce for a while. Some recipes, while delicious, were too involved. This is a very simple recipe that really has as many uses as your imagination can provide.

1 T olive oil

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 can Swanson less sodium chicken broth (14.5 oz)

1 can tomato sauce (15 oz)

1-2 T chopped chipotle chili in adobo sauce (to taste)

1 t chili powder

1 t ground cumin

1/2 t Kosher salt

1/8 t freshly ground black pepper

Heat saucepan over med heat. Add oil and garlic stirring about 1 minute. Add rest of ingredients and bring to a boil.

Lower heat and simmer 7-10 minutes.

You can change the amounts to what your family likes. I sometimes blend the chipotle chili to a smooth consistency.

I freeze in small amounts. It comes in handy.

Re: Enchilada Meatballs

Mothertrucker — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 22:16:47 GMT

@RespectLife wrote:
Thank you for sharing! This really does sound different and delicious!

Not to be a dummy...but to clarify...

the 2 cups of corn bread is corn bread that is already made into bread, correct?

It isn't the corn meal out of the cannister (dry, powdery), right?

Correct

Re: Enchilada Meatballs

spud188 — Thu, 01 Oct 2015 11:00:52 GMT

Yes crumbled already baked cornbread.

Re: Enchilada Meatballs

RespectLife — Thu, 01 Oct 2015 14:56:45 GMT

@Mothertrucker wrote:
@RespectLife wrote:
Thank you for sharing! This really does sound different and delicious!

Not to be a dummy...but to clarify...

the 2 cups of corn bread is corn bread that is already made into bread, correct?

It isn't the corn meal out of the cannister (dry, powdery), right?
Correct

Thank you!!

Re: Enchilada Meatballs

momtochloe — Thu, 01 Oct 2015 14:58:18 GMT

@RespectLife, I'm making these tomorrow. I'll let you know how I do as they sound delicious!

Re: Enchilada Meatballs

momtochloe — Fri, 02 Oct 2015 15:24:39 GMT

@Mothertrucker and @RespectLife, what a wonderful recipe! So easy and so delicious . . . I made the cornbread the night before so the meatballs came together in no time.

Mothertrucker, thanks so much for a great recipe!

Re: Enchilada Meatballs

Mothertrucker — Fri, 02 Oct 2015 15:46:06 GMT

@momtochloe wrote:
@Mothertrucker and @RespectLife, what a wonderful recipe! So easy and so delicious . . . I made the cornbread the night before so the meatballs came together in no time.

Mothertrucker, thanks so much for a great recipe!

The fact that you made it and like it are thanks enough for me!

Re: Enchilada Meatballs

momtochloe — Fri, 02 Oct 2015 16:35:56 GMT

@Mothertrucker wrote:
@momtochloe wrote:
@Mothertrucker and @RespectLife, what a wonderful recipe! So easy and so delicious . . . I made the cornbread the night before so the meatballs came together in no time.

Mothertrucker, thanks so much for a great recipe!
The fact that you made it and like it are thanks enough for me!

Oh they are so good! I had them with rice (out of the WP rice cooker of course) and even though I cut the recipe in half I have enough for probably four more meals (I'm thinking quesadilla's for the next meal).

(And for those that purchased the George Foreman Roaster, the meatballs come out great and then I used the pan insert when adding the rest of the enchilada sauce and cheese, heaven!)

I had never used enchilada sauce before so this was a real treat for me. Thank you again so much!

Re: Enchilada Meatballs

Mothertrucker — Fri, 02 Oct 2015 18:14:28 GMT

I did sort of an"enchilada meatball wrap"...using a flour tortilla! Bu quesadilla sounds good too!

Re: Enchilada Meatballs

lolakimono — Sun, 11 Oct 2015 22:49:43 GMT

@Mothertrucker

Made these tonight, with my own swaps (1 pound turkey, gluten free cornbread) and served with fresh brussels sprouts. Delicious!

Re: Enchilada Meatballs

Mothertrucker — Mon, 12 Oct 2015 15:06:02 GMT

Never thought of that! Glad you liked them! Thanks for letting me know...I appreciate the feedback!