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Slow Cooker Enchilada Meatballs


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  • Author: 365 Days of Slow and Pressure Cooking
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6-8 servings 1x

Description

Tender homemade beef and pork meatballs slow cooked in enchilada sauce and topped with melted cheddar cheese for an easy dinner served over rice.


Ingredients

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  • 16 oz lean ground beef
  • 16 oz ground pork
  • 1/2 cup finely minced onion
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup plain bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 (10 oz) cans red enchilada sauce (I used mild)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Heat oven on the broil setting.
  2. Add beef, pork, onion, eggs, salt, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, parsley, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, bread crumbs and milk to a mixing bowl. Use clean hands to combine the mixture, don’t overmix.
  3. Form into golf ball size meatballs and place on a foil lined baking sheet. 
  4. Broil for 8 minutes 6-8 inches from the broiler.
  5. Pour 1 can of enchilada sauce into bottom of slow cooker. Carefully add meatballs to slow cooker. Pour the other can of enchilada sauce over the top.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours. 
  7. Sprinkle the cheese on top and let melt.
  8. Serve meatballs and sauce over hot cooked rice and enjoy!
  • Category: Beef and Pork
  • Method: Slow Cooking