Skillet Enchilada Meatballs
serves 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 T scallions, fine chop
- 1/4 C Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 ea egg
- 1 T cilantro, chopped
- 1 t hot sauce (optional)
- 1-1/4 t chili powder
- 1/2 t cumin, ground
- 3/4 t salt
- 15 oz can red enchilada sauce
- 3/4 C Montery Jack or cheddar cheese, grated
- Option: garnish with scallions, cilantro, sour cream, cheese
- Option: serve over cilantro-lime rice
Instructions
- Whisk together the scallions, breadcrumbs, egg, cilantro, hot sauce, spices, salt and pepper, then mix in the beef. Form into tablespoon sized balls.
- Brown the meatballs in oil in an oven-proof skillet, then pour the enchilad sauce over the meatballs, cover with the cheese, and bake at 350 until the meatballs are done (140-150 F).
- Plate, garnish with scallions and cilantro, and serve.