Name: Seared enchilada meatballs
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 500 gram beef mince; 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1 egg, whisked; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 35 gram sachet taco seasoning mix; 2 tablespoon olive oil; 400 gram can diced tomatoes; 1 cup chipotle barbecue sauce (see recipe tip); 1 cup grated Mexican cheese mix; guacamole, tortillas, jalapeños to serve

Seared enchilada meatballs

Filled with mouth-watering flavour, these delicious seared enchilada meatballs are a fantastic recipe for the whole family to enjoy for a comforting and filling midweek meal

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Serves 4

Prep

25M

Cook

30M

Total

55M

Ingredients

500 gram beef mince

1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs

1 egg, whisked

1 small onion, finely chopped

35 gram sachet taco seasoning mix

2 tablespoon olive oil

400 gram can diced tomatoes

1 cup chipotle barbecue sauce (see recipe tip)

1 cup grated Mexican cheese mix

guacamole, tortillas, jalapeños to serve

Method

1.Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C. Line an oven tray with baking paper.

2.In a bowl, combine mince, breadcrumbs, egg, onion and taco seasoning. Roll 2 tablespoons of mixture into balls and arrange on tray.

3.In a large oven-proof skillet, heat oil on medium. Cook meatballs in two batches for 3-4 minutes each until browned. Transfer to a plate.

4.Add tomatoes and sauce to the pan, stirring to combine. Bring to the boil, then return meatballs to pan.

5.Sprinkle with cheese. Bake for 20-25 minutes until sauce thickens, and cheese melts and turns golden. Serve accompanied with guacamole, tortillas and jalapeños.