Description

Chili Cheese Meatball Bake is a mouthwatering dish featuring savory meatballs made from ground beef and pork, simmered in tasty tomato sauce and topped with melted cheddar cheese. It’s perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner, bringing comfort and flavor to your table with minimal prep time.

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 added flavor, consider a sprinkle of fresh herbs as a garnish.
Feel free to substitute ground turkey for a leaner option.
Serve with rice or a crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 meatball
Calories: 350
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 90mg