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.
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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.
Equipment used for this recipe
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.
Step 4 – Spray a 9×13 casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray and spread the cooked rice into the bottom.
Step 5 – Lay the meatballs over the top of the rice.
Step 6 – Pour all but 1/4 cup of enchilada sauce mixture over the meatballs.
Step 7 – Sprinkle the shredded Monterey Jack cheese over the top then drizzle the last 1/4 cup of sauce over the cheese.
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.
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
Equipment
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.
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Hi and welcome. I’m Zona and I love creating recipes for easy dinners or desserts. Here you will find quick recipes, recipes that take minimal effort, or recipes that have few ingredients. Eat, drink, and enjoy!
Zona
Wednesday 8th of May 2024
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