LA VICTORIA ENCHILADA MEATBALLS

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Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground pork
2 cups finely crumbled cornbread
2 cups LA VICTORIA® Red Enchilada Sauce, divided
1/2 cup ice water
1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro or parsley
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese, divided
to taste Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoons LA VICTORIA® SALSA BRAVA® Hot Sauce

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, combine beef, pork, cornbread, 1 cup LA VICTORIA® Red Enchilada Sauce, ice water, cilantro, cumin, 1 cup shredded cheese, salt and pepper; mix well.
Gently shape meat mixture into 1-inch balls.
Place meatballs on parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through.
While meatballs are cooking, in a large saucepan warm remaining LA VICTORIA® Red Enchilada Sauce. Slowly add remaining cheese and whisk well to combine.
Add LA VICTORIA® SALSA BRAVA® Hot Sauce to taste.
Remove meatballs from pan using slotted spoon. Place in warm enchilada cheese sauce. Cook 2 minutes; stir to coat. Transfer meatballs to serving dish; serve with toothpicks.