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Slow cooker filled with saucy Burrito meatballs, with peppers, onions, and topped with melted cheese.
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Crockpot Fajita Meatballs

This is an easy slow cooker dinner made with frozen meatballs simmered in rich enchilada sauce for a bold, comforting meal with minimal prep!
Course Lunch or Dinner
Cuisine TexMex
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 427kcal
Author Deb Clark

Equipment

  • 1 6 quart Crockpot

Ingredients

  • 32 ounce bag frozen meatballs homestyle or beef
  • 2 cups enchilada sauce red or green
  • 10 ounce can diced tomatoes with green chiles undrained
  • 1 onion thinly sliced
  • 2 bell peppers sliced (I used red and green)
  • 1 packet fajita seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce trust me on this one…flavor magic!
  • 2 cups shredded cheese Mexican blend or cheddar/Monterey Jack combo
  • Optional garnishes - fresh cilantro, sour cream, green onions, tortilla chips, or flour tortillas for serving

Instructions

  • Spray the crockpot with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Add the meatballs to your slow cooker. Top with sliced onions and bell peppers. Seasoning with Fajita Mix. Pour in the enchilada sauce; tomatoes with chiles,and Worcestershire. Give it a gentle stir.
Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or HIGH for 2 hours, until the meatballs are heated through.
    Hand pouring enchilada sauce over meatballs, peppers, and onions in a slow cooker.
  • About 10 minutes before serving, sprinkle the cheese over the top. Cover again until melted and gorgeous.
    Hand sprinkling shredded cheese over meatballs in the slow cooker before serving.
  • Serve over spanish or white rice. Top with minced cilantro and sour cream if desired. Offer tortilla chips, or flower tortillas on the side. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 427kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 802mg | Potassium: 513mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1584IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 176mg | Iron: 2mg
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