POTLUCK ENCHILADA MEATBALLS

Potluck Enchilada Meatballs image

This is a twist on the ordinary potluck meatballs. It's easy, inexpensive and a hit at any occasion I serve them. -Terina, Lewis, Decatur, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 4h

Yield 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

2 packages (8-1/2 ounces each) cornbread/muffin mix
2 envelopes reduced-sodium taco seasoning, divided
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 cans (10 ounces each) enchilada sauce, divided
2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 jar (16 ounces) salsa
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. Prepare and bake muffin mix according to package directions. Cool completely and crumble; transfer to a large bowl. Add 1 envelope taco seasoning, eggs, 1-1/2 cups enchilada sauce and meat; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape meat mixture into 1-1/2-in. balls; bake on greased racks in 15x10x1-in. baking pans lined with foil until lightly browned, 10-12 minutes., Place meatballs in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Combine remaining enchilada sauce, salsa, chiles, 1/2 cup cheese and remaining envelope taco seasoning; pour over meatballs. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cook, covered, on low until meatballs are cooked through, about 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 227mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.