Best 6 Slow Cooker Enchilada Meatballs Recipes

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Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with our exquisite Slow Cooker Enchilada Meatballs recipe, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable dish features tender and juicy meatballs smothered in a rich and savory enchilada sauce, all nestled in a bed of fluffy rice and topped with a blanket of melted cheese.

For those with dietary restrictions, the recipe offers a gluten-free option, ensuring that everyone can savor this culinary masterpiece. Additionally, there's a vegetarian alternative that replaces the meatballs with hearty black beans, providing a protein-packed and flavorful twist.

Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure with these enchilada meatballs, a dish that promises to be a hit at any gathering. Whether you're hosting a casual get-together or a special occasion dinner, this recipe is guaranteed to leave your guests craving more.

So, prepare to tantalize your palate with this irresistible dish. Gather your ingredients, set your slow cooker, and let the delectable aromas fill your kitchen as you create this mouthwatering meal that will surely become a family favorite.

Let's cook with our recipes!

SLOW COOKER ENCHILADAS



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An old Mexican classic with a new twist. Anytime we have a potluck, I am asked to bring these. Can be made with chicken or beef.

Provided by AIMS312

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound lean ground beef
10 (6 inch) corn tortillas, quartered
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 ¼ cups water
1 (12 ounce) jar chunky salsa
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
4 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • Crumble the ground beef into a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until evenly browned. Add taco seasoning and water; simmer for 15 minutes over low heat.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the salsa, cream of mushroom soup and cream of chicken soup. Mix in most of the cheese, reserving 3/4 cup for later.
  • Place a layer of tortillas covering the bottom of a slow cooker. Scoop a layer of the ground beef over that, and then spoon a layer of the cheese mixture. Repeat the layers until you run out of stuff, ending with a layer of tortillas on the top. Top with remaining cheese.
  • Cover, and cook on High for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 711.7 calories, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 141.9 mg, Fat 45.6 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 40.9 g, SaturatedFat 25.6 g, Sodium 2089.4 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

CHICKEN ENCHILADA MEATBALLS



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This Mexican-inspired variation on our classic favorite meatballs is a foolproof appetizer that we'll be serving all year long.

Categories     Entree

Time 2h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package Old El Paso™ original taco seasoning mix
1 lb ground chicken
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 can (10 oz) Old El Paso™ mild enchilada sauce
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated

Steps:

  • In a bowl, season ground chicken with Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix.
  • Incorporate the breadcrumbs and combine everything well by stirring with a spoon or mixing with your fingers.
  • With your hands, form 1 inch meatballs and place on a greased baking sheet.
  • Broil meatballs in the oven until browned for about 5 to 8 minutes. Oven rack should be about 6 inches away from the broiler. Turn meatballs halfway through.
  • Transfer meatballs to a slow cooker.
  • Pour enchilada sauce over meatballs and make sure they all get coated.
  • Cover and cook on medium-low for 2 hours until meatballs are cooked through and have soaked some of the enchilada sauce.
  • Serve with the enchilada sauce left in the slow cooker and cover with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1050 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

POTLUCK ENCHILADA MEATBALLS



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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

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.

SLOW COOKER ENCHILADA MEATBALLS



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These Slow Cooker Enchilada Meatballs are full of flavor and make the perfect appetizer or served them over rice for an easy dinner your family will love.

Provided by Jennie Duncan

Categories     Appetizer     Main Course

Time 5h5m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pounds Frozen meatballs
28 oz Enchilada sauce
10 oz Rotel ((drained))
1/2 cup Fiesta blend cheese ((shredded))
Optional: fresh diced cilantro for garnish

Steps:

  • Add meatballs, enchilada sauce, and Rotel to slow cooker. Cook on high for 3-4 hours or in low for 4-5 hours.
  • Add cheese to the top. Cover and allow to cook for 10 more minutes or until cheese is melted.
  • Optional: Serve topped with cilantro. Serve over rice for a meal or with a toothpick for a fun appetizer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 493 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 30 g, Fat 34 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Cholesterol 117 mg, Sodium 1286 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY SLOW COOKER ENCHILADAS



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An easy and delicious slow cooker recipe for busy school days. Once the prep work is done, you can set it and forget it for the next 5 to 7 hours! Great to make ahead and freeze. Can substitute ground beef for ground turkey and flour tortillas for the corn.

Provided by PIXIEBOOTS

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 5h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound ground turkey
1 cup chopped onion
¾ cup chopped green bell pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
⅓ cup water
1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
6 (6 inch) corn tortillas

Steps:

  • Crumble turkey into a large skillet over medium heat. Stir onion, bell pepper, and garlic into the turkey. Cook and stir until turkey is completely browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, water, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, place a cover on the skillet, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Mix Cheddar cheese and Monterey jack cheese together in a bowl.
  • Layer about 3/4 cup of the turkey mixture, 1 tortilla, and 1/2 cup the cheese mixture in the bottom of a 5-quart slow cooker; repeat layers until ingredients are fully used, ending with a cheese layer.
  • Cook on Low until heated through, 5 to 7 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 613.9 calories, Carbohydrate 41.5 g, Cholesterol 128.8 mg, Fat 31.1 g, Fiber 12.7 g, Protein 44.3 g, SaturatedFat 16.8 g, Sodium 1216.2 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

ENCHILADA MEATBALLS



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These are a tasty change from the usual since they use cornbread crumbs instead of crackers or regular bread. They're always a hit at parties! A friend shared this recipe with me ages ago and I've tweaked it to come up with this.

Provided by Shelley

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Meatball Appetizer Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups crumbled cornbread
1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce, divided
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ pounds ground beef chuck
1 (10 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, combine the cornbread, half of the enchilada sauce, half of the cheese, and the salt. Crumble the beef into the mixture, and blend well using your hands. Shape meat into 1 inch balls, and place on a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan, or any cookie sheet with sides to catch the grease.
  • Bake for 18 to 22 minutes in the preheated oven, until the meat is cooked through.
  • While the meatballs are cooking, warm the tomato sauce and remaining enchilada sauce in a saucepan. Remove the meatballs from the pan using a slotted spoon, and place in a serving dish. Pour the heated sauce over them, and sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top. Provide toothpicks for serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.8 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 100.2 mg, Fat 28.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 21.2 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Sodium 811.6 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

Tips:

- For a spicier dish, use a hotter salsa or add diced jalapeños to the meatball mixture. - To make the meatballs more tender, soak the bread crumbs in milk before adding them to the meat mixture. - If you don't have a slow cooker, you can cook the meatballs in a Dutch oven over medium heat for about 20 minutes, or until cooked through. - Serve the meatballs with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, salsa, or shredded cheese.

Conclusion:

These Slow Cooker Enchilada Meatballs are a delicious and easy way to enjoy a Mexican-inspired meal. They're perfect for a party or a weeknight dinner. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that the whole family will love. Serve them with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

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