Enchilada Meatballs

Ingredients

2 packages (8-1/2 ounces each) cornbread/muffin mix
2 envelopes reduced-sodium taco seasoning, divided
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 cans (10 ounces each) enchilada sauce, divided
2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 jar (16 ounces) salsa
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°.

Prepare and bake muffin mix according to package directions. Cool completely and crumble; transfer to a large bowl.

Add 1 envelope taco seasoning, eggs, 1-1/2 cups enchilada sauce and meat; mix lightly but thoroughly.

Shape meat mixture into 1-1/2-in. balls; bake on greased racks in 15x10x1-in. baking pans lined with foil until lightly browned, 10-12 minutes.

Place meatballs in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker.

Combine remaining enchilada sauce, salsa, chiles, 1/2 cup cheese and remaining envelope taco seasoning; pour over meatballs. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Cook, covered, on low until meatballs are cooked through, about 3 hours.