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7 Ingredient Enchilada Meatball Casserole

This 7 Ingredient Enchilada Meatball Casserole is delicious and tender with melty cheese and a touch of heat.

Why I love this recipe

This recipe is quick and easy, ready in about 30 minutes! It’s great for easy weeknight meals the entire family will love.

7 Ingredient Enchilada Meatball Casserole in a baking dish.
7 Ingredient Enchilada Meatball Casserole

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Substitutions

Try using turkey meatballs, chicken meatballs, or homemade meatballs instead of store-bought beef meatballs.

You can use homemade enchilada sauce instead of canned.

You can use a 7-ounce can of tomato sauce instead of the 15-ounce can of no-bean chili.

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How to make 7 Ingredient Enchilada Meatball Casserole

Step 1 – Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Step 2 – Prepare the instant white rice according to the package directions.

Step 3 – At the same time, in a large bowl, combine the no-bean chili, enchilada sauce, burrito seasoning, and diced green chiles. Whisk together until mixed well.

enchilada sauce and no bean chili in a bowl.

Step 4 – Spray a 9×13 casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray and spread the cooked rice into the bottom.

cooked white rice in a square baking dish.

Step 5 – Lay the meatballs over the top of the rice.

beef meatballs and cooked white rice in a square baking dish.

Step 6 – Pour all but 1/4 cup of enchilada sauce mixture over the meatballs.

red sauce, beef meatballs and cooked white rice in a square baking dish.

Step 7 – Sprinkle the shredded Monterey Jack cheese over the top then drizzle the last 1/4 cup of sauce over the cheese.

cheese, red sauce, beef meatballs and cooked white rice in a square baking dish.

Step 8 – Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes or until the meatballs are heated through.

Step 9 – Sprinkle the fresh chives over the melted cheese if desired, and serve immediately.

7 Ingredient Enchilada Meatball Casserole in a dish.
7 Ingredient Enchilada Meatball Casserole

Pro Tips

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days.

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7 Ingredient Enchilada Meatball Casserole in a baking dish.

7 Ingredient Enchilada Meatball Casserole

These 7 Ingredient Enchilada Meatball Casserole is delicious and tender with melty cheese and a touch of heat. This recipe is quick and easy, ready in about 30 minutes! It's great for easy weeknight meals the entire family will love.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American Mexican
Servings 8
Calories 435 kcal

Ingredients

  • 18 ounces frozen beef meatballs (thawed)
  • 2 cups instant white rice
  • 10 ounces red enchilada sauce
  • 15 ounces chili no-beans (or 7-ounce tomato sauce)
  • 1 package burrito seasoning (or taco seasoning mix)
  • 4 ounces canned diced green chiles
  • 2 cups Monterey Jack, shredded
  • Optional – fresh diced chives for garnish (or green onions)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Prepare the instant white rice according to the package directions.
  • At the same time, in a large bowl, combine the no-bean chili, enchilada sauce, burrito seasoning, and diced green chiles. Whisk together until mixed well.
  • Spray a 9×13 casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray and spread the cooked rice into the bottom.
  • Lay the meatballs over the top of the rice.
  • Pour all but 1/4 cup of the sauce mixture over the meatballs.
  • Sprinkle the shredded Monterey Jack cheese over the top then drizzle the last 1/4 cup of sauce over the cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes or until the meatballs are heated through.
  • Sprinkle the fresh chives over the melted cheese if desired, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 435kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 24gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 799mgPotassium: 326mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 488IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 245mgIron: 4mg
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Zona

Wednesday 8th of May 2024

Love this!