Best 7 Big Spicy Meatballs Recipes

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Are you looking for a recipe that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more? Look no further than big spicy meatballs! These delectable orbs of flavor are packed with a combination of spices, herbs, and succulent ground meat that will surely satisfy your appetite. Whether you prefer them as an appetizer, main course, or even as part of a hearty soup, big spicy meatballs are a versatile dish that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. With their bold flavors and juicy texture, these meatballs are guaranteed to be a hit at your next gathering or family dinner. So, let's dive into the world of big spicy meatballs and explore some mouthwatering recipes that will leave you wanting more!

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SPICY ITALIAN MEATBALLS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 2h30m

Yield 70 to 80 small meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground pork
3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cloves garlic, grated on a rasp grater
2 whole eggs
Splash of milk
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup olive oil, for frying
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, diced
Two 28-ounce cans tomato sauce
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, minced
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Crushed red pepper, as needed
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the meatballs: Combine the ground beef, pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, ricotta, parsley, crushed red pepper, salt, garlic, eggs, milk and black pepper in a bowl. Mash with your hands until thoroughly combined. Form into small balls and place on a baking sheet. Set in the fridge for 1 hour.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs in batches until nice and deep golden, then move them to a plate.
  • For the sauce: Into the same skillet, add the garlic and onions and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the tomato sauce, parsley, tomato paste, sugar, salt, crushed red pepper and black pepper. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Add the meatballs back to the skillet and simmer another 15 minutes. Keep warm until serving.
  • Transfer to a chafing dish and serve with frilly toothpicks.

SWEET AND SPICY BARBECUE MEATBALLS



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The sweet and spicy sauce for these delicious party barbecue meatballs will have your guests coming back for more. And cleanup is easy when you bake the meatballs on Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Aluminum Foil.

Provided by Reynolds Kitchens(R)

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Reynolds®

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 12

Reynolds Wrap® Non Stick Aluminum Foil
2 ½ pounds ground chuck beef
2 pounds ground pork
½ cup dry bread crumbs
2 teaspoons steak seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 eggs
1 (32 ounce) container barbecue sauce
1 (32 ounce) jar grape jelly
1 teaspoon Hot sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line 4 baking sheets with Reynolds® NonStick Aluminum Foil (dull side up).
  • Combine the meat with all other meatball ingredients and form into about 80 bite-size meatballs. Place 20 meatballs on each pan, and bake for 35 minutes or until browned all the way through.
  • While the meatballs are baking, pour the barbecue sauce and the grape jelly into a sauce pan and heat over medium until they are well combined. If you want your meatballs to have a little extra kick, add some hot sauce to the mix. Once the meatballs are finished, you can slide them right off the pan and into your serving dish. Pour your sauce on top and serve immediately. The finished dish does well in the microwave if you are taking it to a party and need to reheat it.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 536 calories, Carbohydrate 64.2 g, Cholesterol 113.8 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 26.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 996.4 mg, Sugar 52.4 g

SPICY MEATBALLS



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These are great to make with the kids. Teach them about handling raw meat and using different flavours

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

500g minced chicken , turkey, lamb, beef or pork
1 medium onion
2 garlic cloves , crushed or chopped
2 tsp mild or medium curry powder
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp garam masala
½ tsp paprika or cayenne pepper
2 tbsp fresh coriander , chopped
1 egg , beaten
50g fresh breadcrumb
1 tbsp olive oil

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4.
  • Put the mince into the mixing bowl. Add the onions, garlic, curry powder, cumin, garam masala, paprika or cayenne pepper and coriander, then mix well. By adding these spices, you'll get a delicious flavour without having to add any salt.
  • Add the beaten egg and breadcrumbs, then mix again.
  • Divide the meat mixture into 15-18 evensized pieces and shape into balls (they should be about the size of a walnut). Always wash your hands thoroughly after handling raw meat so you don't transfer any germs that may be on the meat to other food or equipment.
  • Heat the oil in the frying pan over a medium heat and add the meatballs using a spoon. Cook them for 5 mins, turning until golden brown. Remove from the pan and place them on to the tray. Bake in the oven for 15-20 mins.
  • Remove from the oven. Remember to use oven gloves! Allow to cool slightly and serve with a fresh, crisp green salad, some pitta bread and tomato salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 5 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 10 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 23 grams protein, Sodium 0.35 milligram of sodium

TIFFANY'S SWEET AND SPICY MEATBALLS



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Prepared meatballs are baked with bell peppers and pineapple in a sweet, hot and sour sauce for an easy meal with little clean up.

Provided by Reynolds Kitchens(R)

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Reynolds®

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil
1 (10 ounce) jar sweet and sour sauce
1 teaspoon garlic salt
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
2 pounds frozen cooked meatballs, thawed
1 medium red bell pepper, cubed
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil; set aside.
  • Combine sweet and sour sauce, garlic salt and red pepper flakes in a large bowl. Add meatballs, bell pepper and pineapple. Stir to coat evenly. Arrange in even layer in foil-lined pan.
  • Bake 25 minutes or until meatballs are hot; stirring once during baking. Spoon sauce over meatballs. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 444 calories, Carbohydrate 37.3 g, Cholesterol 125.7 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 26.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 655.1 mg, Sugar 14.3 g

SPICY MEATBALLS



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These spicy meatballs are boldly flavored with garlic, cumin, paprika, and cayenne.

Provided by Vered DeLeeuw

Categories     Main Course

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
26 oz Pomi chopped tomatoes (or two 15 oz cans diced tomatoes, undrained)
1 lb. 85% lean ground beef
1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a wide, heavy saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the spices and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add the chopped tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes, while you're preparing the meatballs.
  • In a medium bowl, use your hands to gently mix the meat and the spices. Divide the mixture into 24 equal portions (each weighs about 20 grams) and shape them into small, 1-inch meatballs.
  • Add the meatballs to the sauce. Turn the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil, then lower the heat back to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the meatballs are cooked through, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle the dish with cilantro and serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 0.25 recipe, Calories 315 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 22 g, Fat 20 g, Sodium 650 mg, Fiber 3 g

BIG SPICY MEATBALLS



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Real Simple Magazine December 2004-January 2005. You can serve these meatballs with jarred marinara sauce with a homemade chunky tomato sauce.

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     Meat

Time 1h

Yield 16-18 large meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lbs lean ground beef
2 lbs ground pork
1 medium onion, minced
2 slices soft bread, crusts removed and torn into pieces
5 garlic cloves, minced
2 eggs
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese
3 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients, 1 cup of the Parmesan, and 2 t. of the pepper. Mix just to combine.
  • Shape the mixture into 16 to 18 large meatballs (each should be about 3/4 cup of meat). Place on a baking pan and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl combine the ricotta with the remaining Parmesan and the remaining pepper; set aside.
  • Bake the meatballs for 20 minutes in upper third of oven. Remove from oven and turn on broiler.
  • Spoon 1 T. of the ricotta mixture onto each meatball. Broil 3 to 5 minutes or until the ricotta just starts to brown. Serve with marinara sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.2, Fat 27.3, SaturatedFat 10.9, Cholesterol 136.7, Sodium 709.3, Carbohydrate 4.1, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.7, Protein 33.4

SWEET AND SPICY HOISIN MEATBALLS



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For big parties, I make glazed hoisin meatballs and deliver them in a slow cooker. That way they're spicy, sweet and ready to eat. -Gail Borczyk, Boca Raton, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 2h25m

Yield about 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
1/3 cup sliced water chestnuts, finely chopped
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
3 tablespoons soy sauce
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
2/3 cup panko bread crumbs
2 pounds ground pork
SAUCE:
1/2 cup hoisin sauce
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup Shaoxing rice wine or pale dry sherry
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons Vietnamese chili garlic sauce (tuong ot toi)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
Optional: Thinly sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients; stir in bread crumbs. Add pork; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Arrange meatballs into single layers on greased stacked wire racks in a large multi-cooker. Close air-frying lid. Press air-fry function; select custom setting. Press timer; set to 10 minutes. Start. Cook in batches until lightly browned., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix sauce ingredients. Remove stacked wire racks. Return all meatballs to pot. Pour sauce over browned meatballs. Cover with glass lid. Press slow-cook function, select pork setting. Press timer; set to 2 hours. Start. , Transfer to serving platter and, if desired, sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 241mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a combination of ground meats. This will give your meatballs a more complex flavor and texture. Ground beef, pork, and lamb are all good choices.
  • Don't overmix the meatball mixture. Overmixing can make the meatballs tough.
  • Add plenty of spices and herbs to the meatball mixture. This will give them a delicious flavor.
  • Let the meatballs rest before cooking. This will help them hold their shape.
  • Cook the meatballs over medium heat. This will help them cook evenly without burning.
  • Serve the meatballs with your favorite sauce. Marinara sauce, Alfredo sauce, or a simple tomato sauce are all good choices.

Conclusion:

Making big, spicy meatballs at home is easy and rewarding. By following these tips, you can make delicious meatballs that your family and friends will love. There are many different ways to make meatballs, so feel free to experiment with different recipes and ingredients until you find one that you love. No matter how you make them, meatballs are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

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