Description
This Chili Cheese Meatball Bake combines juicy meatballs with rich tomato sauce and melted cheese for a delightful and satisfying meal. Perfect for gatherings or weeknight dinners, this dish is not only flavorful but also easy to prepare, making it a must-try for home cooks!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
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
Feel free to substitute ground turkey for a lighter option.
Adjust the spiciness by varying the amount of chili powder used.
Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg