Cheesy Baked Enchilada Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1/4 cup oat flour or almond
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese, divided
• 2 Tbsps homemade taco seasoning
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp sea salt, or to taste
• 1/4 tsp black pepper, or to taste
• 1 x 12 oz jar red enchilada sauce or 1-1/2 cup homemade enchilada sauce

Toppings:

• fresh cilantro or basil leaves, sliced jalapeno, lime wedges, chopped avocado, or sliced cherry tomatoes

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees f. and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, add the first 10 ingredients. Only use half of the cheddar cheese in the meatballs, reserving half to top them later. Stir thoroughly to combine everything well, then use your clean hands to shape into 14-16 small even meatballs. Place your meatballs on the prepared sheet pan.
3. Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until just cooked through.
4. Meanwhile, spread a quarter of your enchilada sauce in the bottom of an oven-safe skillet. Once the meatballs are done, transfer them into the sauce. Pour over the remaining sauce, then top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
5. Bake at 400 degrees f. for about 10-12 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and your cheese is melty and golden on top.
6. Serve with toppings of choice and enjoy!

SOURCE: cleanfoodcrush