TAMALE MEATBALLS

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Provided by Donna Roth

Number Of Ingredients 15

CORNBREAD
1 box 8.5 oz jiffy corn muffin mix
1 egg
1/2 c milk
MEATBALLS
crumbled cornbread
1 egg
2 can(s) (10 oz-ea) enchilada sauce (divided)
1/2 tsp salt
2 Tbsp diced onion
Dash pepper
1-1/2 lb ground beef
1 tsp garlic powder
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2-1/2 c shredded monterey jack cheese

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 400º, grease 8" square pan.
2. Blend corn muffin mix, 1 egg and milk until well mixed. Pour into prepared pan. Bake 20 minutes. Remove from oven, cool and crumble.
3. 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 .
4. In a sauce pan, heat remaining enchilada sauce. Top cooked meatballs with sauce and sprinkle with cheese. Return to oven until cheese melts.