Best 8 Meatballs With Pepper Sauce Recipes

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Meatballs with pepper sauce is a classic and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a combination of juicy meatballs and a savory, slightly spicy pepper sauce, this dish is sure to be a hit at any gathering. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a stunning centerpiece for a special occasion, meatballs with pepper sauce will not disappoint.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW-COOKER MEATBALLS WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE



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Explore this appetizer with Italian appeal. Just 5 ingredients and 15 minutes and they're ready to simmer all day in the slow cooker.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 7h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 pounds frozen meatballs (from two 1-pound packages), thawed
1 jar (7.25 ounces) roasted red bell peppers, drained
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup Italian dressing
1 jar (26 ounces) marinara sauce

Steps:

  • Place meatballs in 3- to 4-quart slow cooker. Place bell peppers in blender; cover and blend until smooth. Add cheese and Italian dressing; cover and blend until mixed. Add marinara sauce; pulse until just blended. Pour sauce over meatballs.
  • Cover and cook on Low heat setting 6 to 7 hours.
  • Stir before serving. Meatballs will hold on Low heat setting up to 2 hours; stir occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 560 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

PORK MEATBALLS IN RED PEPPER SAUCE



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You can't beat a comforting bowl of spaghetti and meatballs, and this version is superhealthy too

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Pasta

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

450g pork mince
1 small apple , peeled, cored and grated
1 small garlic clove , crushed
25g fresh white breadcrumbs
1 tbsp olive oil
250g spaghetti , to serve
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion , finely chopped
400g can chopped tomato
3 roasted red peppers (from a jar), roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Put the pork mince in a bowl and stir in the apple, garlic, breadcrumbs and some salt and pepper. Shape the mixture into 16 balls, cover and chill for 10 mins.
  • Meanwhile, make the sauce. Heat the oil in a medium saucepan and add the onion. Cook for 2-3 mins, until softened, then tip in the tomatoes and half a can of water. Stir in the peppers along with some salt and pepper. Partially cover and simmer for 15 mins.
  • Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan and add the meatballs. Cook for 5-6 mins, stirring occasionally until they are browned all over. Set aside and keep warm.
  • Using a hand-held blender, whizz the tomato sauce until smooth. Carefully add the meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 5 mins, until cooked through. Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti following pack instructions, drain, then divide between serving plates. Top with the meatballs and sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Fat 17 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 14 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 25 grams protein, Sodium 0.9 milligram of sodium

PEPPERED MEATBALLS



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Plenty of ground pepper gives these saucy meatballs their irresistible zest. They're so hearty, I sometimes serve them over noodles as a main course. -Darla Schroeder, Stanley, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Dinner

Time 2h35m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
2 to 3 teaspoons pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dry bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
SAUCE:
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons dill weed
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine sour cream and cheese. Add the pepper, salt, bread crumbs and garlic powder. Crumble meat over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. , Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until no longer pink; drain., Transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker. Combine the sauce ingredients; pour over meatballs. Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 18g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 565mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 17g protein.

MEATBALLS WITH PEPPER SAUCE



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I've found these colorful meatballs keep well in a slow cooker for a no-fuss meal. We enjoy them served over rice or noodles.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h40m

Yield 60 meatballs.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup evaporated milk
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 envelope onion soup mix
2 pounds ground beef
SAUCE:
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1-1/2 cups ketchup
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the milk, Worcestershire sauce and soup mix. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. , Place meatballs on a rack in a shallow baking pan. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 5-8 minutes or until browned. In a Dutch oven, combine sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; add meatballs. Simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour or until the meat is no longer pink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 782mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

ZESTY FRIED MEATBALLS WITH RED PEPPER SAUCE



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Fried meatballs! I'd never heard of them until I saw this recipe! Recipe is from "Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade Cooking 3."

Provided by mailbelle

Categories     Sauces

Time 40m

Yield 40 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb lean ground beef
4 eggs, divided
1/4 cup milk
3/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs, divided
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
2 cups vegetable oil (or other frying oil)
1 (7 1/4 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained
1/2 cup Catalina dressing
1 teaspoon italian seasoning

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Lightly spray heavy duty baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, combine beef, 3 eggs, milk, Parmesan cheese, 3/4 cup bread crumbs and Italian seasoning. Mix thoroughly and shape mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
  • In a small bowl, lightly beat 1 egg with 1 tablespoon water to make egg wash; in another small bowl, add remaining bread crumbs.
  • Dip meatballs in egg mixture, then roll in bread crumbs and place them on prepared baking sheet.
  • Heat oil in a heavy-bottom saucepan over high heat. Using a sloted spoon, carefully add meatballs to oil. Fry until golden brown, working in batches.
  • Remove meatballs from oil and arrange in a single layer on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes.
  • For red pepper sauce, combine all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.4, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 30.4, Sodium 193.2, Carbohydrate 2.9, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.7, Protein 4.2

MEATBALLS AND BELL PEPPERS



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Make and share this Meatballs and Bell Peppers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Peppers

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup evaporated milk
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope onion soup mix
2 lbs ground beef
1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 1/2 cups ketchup
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup coarsely chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup coarsely chopped red bell pepper
2 tablespoons onions
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon creole seasoning
hot cooked rice or noodles

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 3 ingredients.
  • Crumble beef and add to mixture; mixing well.
  • Shape into 1-inch balls.
  • Place on a greased broiler pan.
  • Broil 4-6 inches from the heat for 5-8 minutes or until browned.
  • In a Dutch oven, combine the sauce ingredients.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat; add meatballs.
  • Simmer, uncovered for 1 hour or until the meat is no longer pink.
  • Serve meatballs and sauce over hot cooked rice or noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435.7, Fat 19.9, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 86.5, Sodium 1020.2, Carbohydrate 40.3, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 32.6, Protein 25.4

SAUSAGE-AND-PEPPER MEATBALLS



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A spring-loaded scoop makes quick work of forming meatballs.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes     Ground Pork Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Coarse salt
3/4 pound spaghetti
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips
1 can (28 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes, pureed, or 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1/2 cup plain dried breadcrumbs
1/2 cup whole milk
1 pound ground pork
3/4 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
Grated Parmesan, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain.
  • Meanwhile, in a large heavy pot, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion and cook, stirring, until translucent, 5 minutes. Remove 1/3 cup onion and transfer to a cutting board. Add bell pepper to remaining onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until bell pepper is softened, 8 minutes. Add 1/4 cup water to pot, scraping up browned bits with a wooden spoon. Add tomatoes (if using crushed, add an additional 3/4 cup water) and red-pepper flakes and bring to a gentle simmer.
  • In a large bowl, combine breadcrumbs, milk, and 1 teaspoon salt. Roughly chop reserved onion and add to bowl, along with pork and fennel seed. Stir until just combined (do not overmix). Drop meat mixture by heaping tablespoons into sauce. Gently shake pot to submerge meatballs as much as possible, cover, and simmer until cooked through, about 8 minutes. Divide pasta among four bowls, top with meatballs and sauce, and sprinkle with Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 723 g, Fat 23 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 8 g

FAMILY SECRET MEATBALLS AND SAUCE



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My husband would eat this for dinner every night if I would let him. It took his family 10 years of marriage to share this secret recipe with me (apparently, I wasn't family yet), so now I'm sharing it with the world. Hope you like it!

Provided by PrimalMama

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatball Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds ground beef
¾ cup rolled oats
6 tablespoons chopped sweet onion (such as a Walla Walla)
1 cup milk
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ cups ketchup
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons white sugar
4 ½ tablespoons chopped sweet onion (such as a Walla Walla)
4 ½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar
¾ cup water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Mix together the ground beef, rolled oats, 6 tablespoons of sweet onion, milk, salt, and black pepper until thoroughly combined. Roll the mixture into 2-inch meatballs, and place meatballs into the prepared baking dish.
  • In a bowl, mix the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, 4 1/2 tablespoons of sweet onion, apple cider vinegar, and water until the sugar has dissolved, and pour the sauce evenly over the meatballs.
  • Bake the meatballs and sauce in the preheated oven until the sauce is bubbling and thickened and the meatballs are no longer pink inside, about 1 1/2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a meatball should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.1 calories, Carbohydrate 25.2 g, Cholesterol 71.3 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 21.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 1079.8 mg, Sugar 17.7 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right meatballs: Use a combination of ground beef and pork for the best flavor and texture. Make sure the meat is fresh and well-seasoned.
  • Brown the meatballs properly: Browning the meatballs before simmering them in the sauce helps to develop their flavor and keep them from falling apart.
  • Use a flavorful sauce: The sauce is what really makes these meatballs special, so take the time to make a delicious one. Use a combination of fresh tomatoes, garlic, onions, and herbs.
  • Simmer the meatballs for a while: The longer you simmer the meatballs, the more tender and flavorful they will become. Simmer them for at least 30 minutes, or up to an hour.
  • Serve the meatballs with your favorite sides: These meatballs are great served with mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta. You can also serve them with a side of vegetables or salad.

Conclusion:

These Swedish meatballs with pepper sauce are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a tasty and satisfying meal, give these meatballs a try. You won't be disappointed!

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