Easy PSMF Enchilada Meatballs - Keto Version Included

These PSMF Enchilada Meatballs are the perfect low carb and keto solution when you’re craving an easy Mexican dinner! High protein turkey meatballs seasoned with Mexican spices, browned in a skillet and topped with enchilada sauce and lots of cheese!

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PSMF Turkey Meatballs

As you may have noticed, I have shifted my focus on creating protein-sparing modified fasting recipes in stead of simply keto recipes. I noticed that after being on a keto diet for many years, that my body needed more protein. By eating more recipes that are high in protein, I feel like I have more energy and my body composition is improving. With that being said, I save my high fat keto recipes to primarily include my indulgent treats, like these Keto White Chocolate Peanut Caramel Cups or this Easy No-Bake Keto Chocolate Mousse Cake  

Today’s recipe is a twist on enchiladas. It has the flavour of a traditional enchilada, thanks to all the spices and the enchilada sauce, but without all the carbs.

These PSMF Enchilada Meatballs can also be easily converted into keto skillet meatballs with a few simple ingredient swaps.

Ingredients for PSMF Enchilada Meatballs

Below are the ingredients you will need to make this recipe. I have also added subsitutions for making these into keto skillet meatballs if you wish!

• Ground turkey - You can use any percentage of fat for these meatballs. For PSMF meatballs, use at least 90% fat free ground turkey. For keto turkey meatballs, use 80% fat or use a combination of ground turkey and ground pork to add additional fat.
• Parmesan Cheese - Most meatball recipes use panko bread crumbs but to keep these meatballs lower in carbs, we are going to use Kraft grated Parmesan cheese as a replacement. For keto enchilada meatballs, you can use ground pork rinds or you could try using some cream cheese instead.
• Spices - You will need a combination of chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder along with some salt and pepper to taste.
• Green onions - This adds a little moisture to the PSMF enchilada meatballs as well as adds a nice vibrant colour to the dish when served.
• Cilantro - I love the taste of fresh chopped cilantro but if you do not, feel free to omit this ingredient.
• Enchilada sauce - You can use either red or green chili canned enchilada sauce.
• Monterey Jack and/or cheddar cheese - For PSMF turkey meatballs, use fat-free cheese. For keto skillet meatballs, use at much cheese as you wish! If you can not find fat-free cheese, you can simply omit this ingredient altogether.

How To Make Skillet Enchilada Meatballs

This recipe is actually really easy. The hardest part is simply rolling the meatballs tightly so they hold together.

1. Combine the ingredients

• Whisk together the Parmesan, egg white, spices, hot sauce, onion and cilantro. Add in the ground turkey and use your hands to combine everything until it’s evenly distributed

2. Form the PSMF turkey meatballs

• Use a tablespoon size cookie scoop (or a regular tablespoon) to form the meatballs. Roll the meatballs around your palms to create a nice and tight meatball.

3. Cook the meatballs in a skillet

• Spray a large skillet with cooking spray (or use olive oil for keto skillet meatballs). Heat the skillet over medium heat and once hot add the meatballs to the pan, making sure they aren’t touching each other. Let them brown for several minutes or until they release from the pan without falling apart, then roll them over and brown the other side.

4. Finish the meatballs in the oven

• Pour the enchilada sauce into the skillet and sprinkle the cheese on top. Put the skillet in the oven and bake for about 15 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through. Once they’re out of the oven top with extra green onions and cilantro if you’d like.

Tips for making Keto Skillet Meatballs

• Do not overmix the meat - Combining all the additional ingredients before adding the meat ensures that the meatballs are not over mixed If you mash and mix the meat together too much you can end up with tough meatballs.
• Keep the meatballs small - You want to make smaller meatballs as they will cook quicker and will not dry out.
• Dampen your hands - To keep the meat mixture from sticking to your hands when you roll them into balls, I recommend wetting your hands so they’re damp, but not dripping wet.
• Skillet then Oven Bake - By first browning enchilada meatballs first, you get a nice and brown, caramelized colour. Then, finishing them in the oven in a slathering of sauce helps to keep them nice and moist.

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