Slow Cooker Enchilada Meatballs

Old El Paso® enchilada sauce and taco seasoning mix provide a tasty addition to these slow cooked beef meatballs. Perfect if you love Mexican cuisine.

Prep Time

Minutes

Total Time

2:15

Hrs:Mins

Makes

servings

1 1/4

cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (5 oz)

3/4

cup crumbled cornbread

1/4

cup chopped fresh cilantro

1/4

cup finely chopped onion

tablespoon Old El Paso® taco seasoning mix (from 1.25-oz package)

cloves garlic, finely chopped

egg, slightly beaten

1 1/2

lb ground beef round

can (10 oz) Old El Paso® mild enchilada sauce

Heat oven to 475°F. Line 17x12-inch half-sheet pan with foil; spray foil with cooking spray.
In large bowl, mix 3/4 cup of the cheese, the cornbread, cilantro, onion, taco seasoning mix, garlic and egg. Crumble beef into cheese mixture, mixing with hands just until blended (do not overmix). Shape mixture into 32 (1-inch) balls. Place in pan. Bake uncovered 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
Spray 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. With slotted spatula, remove meatballs from pan to slow cooker. Pour enchilada sauce over meatballs; stir to coat.
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 1 hour 30 minutes. Transfer meatballs to serving dish; pour sauce over meatballs. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Serve meatballs with toothpicks or cocktail forks. Meatballs can be held on Low heat setting up to 1 hour; stir occasionally.

Makes 32 servings (1 meatball)

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker^® Kitchens

Technique Tip

Quickly shape meatballs with the help of a small cookie scoop.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)

Calories 60

Total Fat 3 1/2g

(Saturated Fat 1 1/2g,),

Sodium 110mg;
Total Carbohydrate 2g

(Dietary Fiber 0g,

Protein 5g;

Percent Daily Value*:

Carbohydrate Choices:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Slow Cooker Enchilada Meatballs

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker^® Kitchens