Description

This Chili Cheese Meatball Bake is a delightful blend of beef and pork meatballs topped with rich tomato sauce and melted cheddar. It’s easy to prepare, perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner, and sure to please meat lovers and families alike.

Ingredients

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⅓ cup plain bread crumbs
½ cup milk
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely diced or grated
1 pound lean ground beef
1 pound ground pork
2 large eggs
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
2 cans tomato sauce, 15 ounces each
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon oregano
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon cumin
6 ounces shredded cheddar cheese

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F.
In a large bowl, combine breadcrumbs, milk, olive oil, onion, beef, pork, eggs, garlic, salt, pepper, and taco seasoning. Mix until just combined.
Roll mixture into meatballs (about golf ball size) and place them in a greased 9×13” baking dish.
In a separate bowl, stir together the tomato sauce, chili powder, salt, oregano, black pepper, and cumin. Pour the chili sauce over the meatballs. Top with cheese.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through (160˚F).

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding chopped jalapeños to the meatball mixture.
You can use ground turkey instead of beef or pork for a lighter version.
Serve with crusty bread or over rice for a complete meal.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 820mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 21g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 120mg