Best 5 Caribbean Meatballs With Tropical Sauce Recipes

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Journey into the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean with our tantalizing recipe for Caribbean Meatballs with Tropical Sauce. This delectable dish tantalizes your taste buds with a harmony of savory spices, aromatic herbs, and tropical fruit flavors. Each tender meatball, infused with a blend of Caribbean seasonings, is lovingly enveloped in a luscious sauce that bursts with pineapple, mango, and coconut. As the flavors dance on your palate, you'll be transported to the heart of the Caribbean, where the sun shines brightly and the music sways your soul. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more of this tropical paradise in every bite.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TROPICAL BBQ MEATBALLS



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BBQ meatballs with a mango/pineapple twist.

Provided by shill

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Meatball Appetizer Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 19

cooking spray
1 cup mango chunks
2 pounds ground beef
½ cup bread crumbs
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (1 ounce) package dry golden onion soup mix (such as Lipton®)
1 tablespoon adobo seasoning
1 teaspoon ground thyme
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 eggs
1 (18 ounce) bottle barbeque sauce
1 cup mango chunks
1 cup canned pineapple chunks
½ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly spray a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Puree mango chunks using an electric blender or food processor.
  • Place ground beef in a large mixing bowl; add bread crumbs, garlic, soup mix, adobo, thyme, ginger, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly. Add eggs, followed by pureed mango; mix again. Shape into 1 1/2-inch meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until browned and no longer pink in the centers, about 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix barbeque sauce, mango, pineapple, sugar, soy sauce, mustard, and cinnamon for sauce together in a medium mixing bowl.
  • Remove meatballs from the oven and drain excess oil/grease. Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Pour sauce over meatballs and return to the oven.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430.6 calories, Carbohydrate 49.3 g, Cholesterol 117.5 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 22.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 1502.3 mg, Sugar 34.4 g

CARIBBEAN MEATBALLS RECIPE - (4.4/5)



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Provided by Jomamma

Number Of Ingredients 14

For the Meatballs:
1 lb ground beef
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup chopped drained pineapple
1/2 cup minced red bell pepper
1 tsp allspice
Worcestershire sauce
Salt & Pepper
1 Tbs vegetable oil
For the Sauce:
1/2 cup orange marmalade
2-3 Tbs orange juice
1 tsp powdered mustard
1 tsp dried red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Make the meatballs: Combine the meat with the egg, pineapple, bell pepper, allspice, Worcestershire sauce, and a pinch of salt and pepper until everything is well combined. With wet hands, form meat into balls. Heat vegetable oil in a saute pan over medium heat and saute the meatballs until browned on all sides and cooked through. Make the dipping sauce: Slowly thin the orange marmalade with the orange juice until it reaches desired consistency. Then stir in the mustard and the dried chili flakes. Serve with meatballs.

CARIBBEAN MEATBALLS



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This is a recipe I have had for years but never got around to making. I'm putting it here for safe keeping. UPDATE: May '06-Finally made these using ground chicken. The sauce truly is fabulous!

Provided by Happy Harry 2

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb lean pork, ground
3/4 cup water chestnut, minced
1/2 cup green onion, minced
1 inch piece gingerroot, minced
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/3 cup cornstarch
1 tablespoon oil (not olive oil)
1 green pepper, cut in 1 inch squares
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup orange juice (may use pineapple)
1/2 cup chili sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
3 cups cooked rice, hot
oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • In large bowl, combine pork, water chestnuts, green onions, ginger, 1 tsp soy sauce and egg.
  • Shape into 1 inch balls. Roll meatballs in cornstarch.
  • Pour oil for frying into a wok or deep pan about 11/2 inches deep. Heat oil to 375F or until a chunk of bread sizzles.
  • Add meatballs to oil just a few at a time so not to lower the oil temperature.
  • Cook until browned all over, drain on paper towels.
  • When done with the meatballs, pour out oil. Wipe out wok or skillet with paper towels.
  • Return wok to high heat and pour in 1 tbls oil.
  • Add green pepper and stir-fry 1 minute.
  • Reduce heat to low and add meatballs and water. Cover and simmer 20 minutes or until meatballs are done in center.
  • In a small bowl, combine orange juice, chili sauce, 1 tbls soy sauce, and honey. Pour over meatballs and continue cooking for another 2 minutes.
  • This dish goes very well over the rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 549.2, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 122, Sodium 619.5, Carbohydrate 74.4, Fiber 3, Sugar 14.1, Protein 32.3

CARIBBEAN MEATBALLS WITH TROPICAL SAUCE



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Adapted from Cooking Light Cookbook, 1989. Sounds very different. Hope to make it someday. Makes 24 appetizer meatballs. Each one, served with 1 tbsp. sauce is 40 calories.

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Mango

Time 35m

Yield 24 meatballs, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

16 ounces ground turkey
1 cup soft breadcrumbs, use whole wheat
2 tablespoons green peppers, minced
2 tablespoons macadamia nuts, finely chopped
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon fresh cilantro, minced
1/8 teaspoon salt
vegetable oil cooking spray
1 medium mango, peeled, seeded, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1/4 teaspoon lime rind, grated

Steps:

  • For the meatballs, combine the turkey and the next 6 ingredients, mixing well.
  • Shape mixture into 24, 1-inch, meatballs.
  • Arrange on a rack or a roasting pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake at 400°F for 12 minutes or until meatballs are browned.
  • While the meatballs are in the oven, make the sauce by placing the mango in a blender and process until smooth.
  • Combine cornstarch and sugar in a small saucepan and add the pureed mango, water and remaining ingredients.
  • Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. This yields 1 1/2 cups sauce.
  • Serve meatballs in a chafing dish with the sauce.

CARIBBEAN BBQ SAUCE II



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Living in the Caribbean is a wonderful way of life! I am always trying to come up with new recipes that combine my new culture and my roots. Although I grew up in the Pacific Northwest, southern barbecue was a big part of my youth. Coming up with unique BBQ sauces was family fun. Spice this recipe up or down according to your personal taste.

Provided by BAJATHECAT

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     BBQ Sauce Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup minced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 (1 inch) pieces fresh ginger root, minced
2 cups ketchup
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup molasses
½ cup spiced rum, divided
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon chili powder
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the onion, garlic, and ginger, and cook until tender. Reduce heat to low. Mix in ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, rum, hoisin sauce, tomato paste, vinegar, chili powder, and cayenne pepper. Cook and stir 5 minutes, until well blended and heated through. Stir in remaining rum.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.6 calories, Carbohydrate 12.7 g, Cholesterol 0.1 mg, Fat 1.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 271.8 mg, Sugar 10.4 g

Tips:

  • When choosing ground beef for the meatballs, opt for a leaner cut such as 85% lean or 90% lean to reduce the fat content. This will help keep the meatballs moist and juicy without being greasy.
  • To ensure that the meatballs are evenly cooked, make sure to shape them into uniform sizes. This will help them cook evenly throughout.
  • For a flavorful and crispy crust on the meatballs, pan-fry them in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until they are golden brown on all sides. This will add a delicious caramelized flavor to the meatballs.
  • To make the tropical sauce, use ripe and juicy mangoes for the best flavor. Peel and cube the mangoes before pureeing them in a blender or food processor until smooth.
  • For a sweeter sauce, add a bit of honey or brown sugar to taste. You can also adjust the spiciness of the sauce by adding more or less cayenne pepper.
  • Serve the Caribbean meatballs with the tropical sauce over a bed of rice or quinoa for a complete and satisfying meal.

Conclusion:

These Caribbean meatballs with tropical sauce are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The meatballs are moist, flavorful, and have a crispy crust, while the tropical sauce is sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends, and it is also a great way to enjoy the flavors of the Caribbean. So next time you are looking for a tasty and unique dish to try, give these Caribbean meatballs with tropical sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!

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