✨ Description
This Enchilada Meatball Casserole is loaded with juicy, seasoned meatballs baked in a rich, smoky enchilada sauce and topped with gooey melted cheese. It’s a bold fusion of Mexican-inspired flavors and comfort food—perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or viral food content!
⏱ Prep: 20 min | Cook: 35 min | Total: 55 min
🔥 Kcal: 540 | Protein: 36g | Servings: 4
🛒 Ingredients
🥩 Meatballs:
500g ground beef
1 egg
½ cup breadcrumbs
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
Salt & black pepper
🌶️ Enchilada Sauce:
2 cups enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
🧀 Topping:
1½ cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
¼ cup chopped cilantro
½ red onion (sliced)
👨🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Make Meatballs
Preheat oven to 190°C
In a bowl, mix ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic, and spices
Form into small meatballs
2️⃣ Pre-Bake
Place meatballs on a tray
Bake for 15 minutes until lightly browned
3️⃣ Assemble Casserole
In a baking dish, pour a layer of enchilada sauce
Add meatballs
Pour remaining sauce over the top
4️⃣ Bake with Cheese
Sprinkle cheese evenly
Bake for 20 minutes until bubbly and melted
5️⃣ Serve
Garnish with cilantro and red onion
Serve with rice, tortillas, or enjoy as-is
