Enchilada Meatballs

Enchilada meatballs is a quick and healthy dish.  It is easy to make and loaded with flavors.  I found it posted on Facebook but it comes from Life with Susan originally.

Ingredients:

Meatballs

• 3/4 lbs. ground beef, lean
• 1/4 lbs. ground pork
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated
• 3 tsp enchilada sauce
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 tsp jalapeno, chopped
• 1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• Salt, to taste

Casserole

• 3/4 cup enchilada sauce
• 1 cup Mexican cheese, shredded
• 3 tbsp Mexican crema.
• 2 tbsp cilantro, finely chopped

Directions:

• In a large bowl, add ground beef, ground pork, egg, cheddar cheese, enchilada sauce, jalapeno, onion powder, minced garlic, cilantro, black pepper, and salt.
• Mix well so that everything is well incorporated.
• Use a small ice cream scoop or tablespoon to scoop a portion of this mixture (or use your hands to shape the mixture into small equal sized balls).
• Place meatballs on a parchment-lined baking tray (make sure to leave space between them).
• Place the tray in a pre-heated oven (400 F) for fifteen minutes, flipping the meatballs halfway for even cooking.
• Once done, take them out of the oven and set aside.
• Meanwhile, prepare a baking dish by spreading enchilada sauce on the bottom.
• Carefully arrange the meatballs over the sauce.
• Place Mexican cheese on top and place the dish in the oven for 15 more minutes.
• Once done, drizzle Mexican crema on top and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro.