Slow Cooker Enchilada Meatballs Recipe
These Slow Cooker Enchilada Meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or meal option, combining flavorful frozen meatballs with spicy enchilada sauce and Rotel tomatoes, topped with melted fiesta blend cheese. Perfect for gatherings or a simple weeknight dinner, this recipe requires minimal prep and uses a slow cooker for hands-off cooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-5 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes to 5 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Ingredients
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Meatballs and Sauce
- 28 oz frozen meatballs
- 28 oz enchilada sauce
- 10 oz Rotel (drained)
Toppings
- 1/2 cup Fiesta blend cheese (shredded)
- Optional: fresh diced cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the frozen meatballs, enchilada sauce, and drained Rotel tomatoes to the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine the ingredients evenly.
- Cook Meatballs: Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or on low for 4 to 5 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the meatballs to heat through thoroughly.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded Fiesta blend cheese over the top of the meatballs. Cover again and cook for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese has fully melted.
- Serve: Optionally garnish with fresh diced cilantro. Serve the enchilada meatballs over rice for a complete meal or provide toothpicks to serve as a fun appetizer at parties.
Notes
- You can use homemade or store-bought frozen meatballs depending on your preference.
- Draining the Rotel helps prevent the mixture from becoming too watery.
- For a spicier version, choose a hot enchilada sauce or spicy Rotel.
- If you don’t have a slow cooker, you can prepare this on the stovetop by simmering on low heat, but the slow cooker method yields tender meatballs.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
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