Tamale Meatballs

This is one of the recipes I got from that Jiffy cookbook I requested from there website. Overall this recipe was a success, could be tweaked a little but over all very good. It tasted like a meatball, enchiladas, and tamale rapped up in a little ball.

*Tamale Meatballs*
(40-45 Meatballs)
~I got about 25 meatballs but I was making it for dinner not an appetizer~

1 pkg. "JIFFY" Corn Muffin Mix
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
2 cans (10 oz.) enchilada sauce (red or green, whatever you like)
1/2 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. diced onion
dash pepper
1-1/2 lbs. ground beef
1 tsp. garlic powder
2-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese ( used shaped cheddar)
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Preheat oven to 400º , grease 8" square pan.

Blend corn muffin mix, 1 egg and milk until well mixed. Pour into prepared pan. Bake 20 minutes. Remove from oven, cool and crumble. Reduce oven to 350º. Combine cornbread, 1 egg, 1/2 cup enchilada sauce, salt, diced onion, pepper, ground beef and garlic powder, mix well. Shape into 1" balls and place in 13"x9" baking pan. Bake uncovered 35 minutes . In a sauce pan, heat remaining enchilada sauce. Top cooked meatballs with sauce and sprinkle with cheese. Return to oven until cheese melts. ~I made it with rice and beans~

Meatballs Made With Applesauce.

Meatballs made with applesauce.

This recipe will make the meatballs really tender and it will also give your kids another serving of fruits. The applesauce will replace the eggs. 1/4th cup of plain applesauce will replace 1 egg.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

1 ½ pounds ground beef, room temperature
½ cup of Italian bread crumbs
¼ cup of applesauce
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 tablespoons of canola oil
½ cup of parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons of grill seasoning, I use a spicy blend since I like a little heat.
Salt and pepper

Put the meat, bread crumbs, applesauce, garlic, canola oil, cheese, grill seasoning, and salt & pepper in a large bowl. Mix meat and form balls about 1 inch in size. Place on a cookie sheet that you have sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Place in oven for 25-30 minutes and if you like a more crispy meatball cook for 30-35 minutes. Serve with your favorite marinara sauce for spaghetti or some meatball subs.

I hope you enjoy this healthy version of meatballs that you can serve your kids.