Best 8 Mini Taiwanese Meatballs Recipes

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Are you looking for a unique and flavorful appetizer or main course? Mini Taiwanese meatballs are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Made with a combination of ground pork, shrimp, and vegetables, these bite-sized meatballs are packed with flavor and sure to please everyone at your table. Whether you serve them as an appetizer with a dipping sauce or as a main course with rice or noodles, these mini meatballs are sure to be a hit. With their tender and juicy texture and irresistible flavor, they're a perfect addition to any meal.

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

MINI MEATBALLS



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h30m

Yield 30 medium meatballs or 70 small

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds lean ground beef
8 ounces ground pork
2 cups Italian flavored breadcrumbs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped
4 medium eggs, lightly beaten
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, minced
Salt and pepper
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl or mixer, thoroughly mix the beef, pork, breadcrumbs, milk, parsley, eggs, garlic, onion and some salt and pepper. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Shape into meatballs and place on a foil-lined shallow baking pan. Bake 30 minutes for medium or 25 minutes for bite-size. Stick toothpicks in the finished meatballs to serve as an appetizer.

SPICY MINI MEATBALLS (ASIAN STYLE)



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Make and share this Spicy Mini Meatballs (Asian Style) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Artandkitchen

Categories     Spreads

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion (medium, chopped)
500 g ground meat (any kind meat chicken, beef, pork )
1 garlic clove
3 tablespoons bread (crumbs)
1 egg
1 tablespoon flour
1 tablespoon ginger (fresh, grated)
1 tablespoon coriander (fresh, chopped)
1 tablespoon parsley (fresh,chopped)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce or 1 tablespoon soya sauce
1/4 teaspoon chili
1 teaspoon coriander, ground
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup wine, white or 1/3 cup milk

Steps:

  • Fry onions and garlic with olive oil until golden.
  • Mix with a hook fried onion, garlic and all other ingredients.
  • Grease a baking mold with olive oil.
  • Grease your hands and shape small balls of about 1 inch.
  • Bake under the grill for about 10-15 Minutes or until lightly browned und through.

MINI MEATBALLS



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I don't remember where I found this recipe - I've made it so often, I've memorized it. The trick to these meatballs is to only plan to use half of them - that's all I ever have left by the time I'm ready to put them in something else. It's the only time I've ever had ground beef melt in my mouth.

Provided by Seedbeads

Categories     Meat

Time 20m

Yield 40-48 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb ground beef
1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix really well.
  • Roll meat into 1" balls- at this point, you can either continue or freeze them for later use, providing your beef wasn't pre-frozen.
  • Arrange the meatballs on a rack over a foil-lined pan (for easy clean-up).
  • Bake in a 400ºF oven for about 10 minutes, or until meatballs are browned- you can also freeze them at this point, or use them in other dishes (or just eat them plain).

MINI MEATBALL SUBS



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These are great for entertaining: a meatball with sauce and mozzarella cheese between a little roll.

Provided by Karen

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Meatball Appetizer Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound ground beef
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped green pepper
½ cup crushed butter-flavored crackers
1 egg
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (26.5 ounce) can spaghetti sauce
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
8 dinner rolls, split

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine ground beef, onion, green pepper, crackers, and egg in a large bowl. Season with Worcestershire sauce, garlic, seasoned salt, and pepper; mix well. Form mixture into 8 meatballs. Place meatballs in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Bake meatballs in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Pour the spaghetti sauce into a large saucepan; bring to a simmer over low heat. Stir baked meatballs into the simmering sauce. Do not turn oven off. Simmer sauce until meatballs are fully cooked, about 20 minutes.
  • Place one meatball, a sprinkle of mozzarella, a sprinkle of Parmesan, and a bit of sauce between each roll. Place sandwiches in hot oven; bake until cheeses melt, about 7 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Carbohydrate 32.2 g, Cholesterol 67.8 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 821.4 mg, Sugar 11 g

CHINESE MEATBALLS



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These were a huge hit at a cookout I attended recently! You can use two tablespoons of chopped crystallized ginger in place of the fresh ginger if you like. -Pat Barnes, Panama City, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 3h35m

Yield about 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon salt
6 green onions, sliced
2 pounds lean ground pork
2 cans (8 ounces each) sliced water chestnuts, drained and chopped
1 cup dry bread crumbs
SAUCE:
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 cup pineapple juice
1/3 cup sugar
4 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed beef consomme, undiluted
1/2 cup white vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine first 4 ingredients. Add pork, water chestnuts and bread crumbs; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape mixture into 1-in. balls. Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. pan. Bake 15 minutes., In a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker, mix cornstarch and juice until smooth. Stir in remaining ingredients. Add meatballs; stir gently to coat. Cook, covered, on low for 3-4 hours or until meatballs are cooked through and sauce is thickened. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meatball mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, stirring gently and adding a little broth if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 41 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 109mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

EASY ASIAN GLAZED MEATBALLS



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As a writer and busy mom of three boys, I need tasty meals on the quick. We serve these glazed meatballs over a steaming bed of rice. -Amy Dong, Woodbury, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
4 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Sriracha chili sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 package (12 ounces) frozen fully cooked homestyle or Italian meatballs, thawed
Optional: Thinly sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, mix the first 6 ingredients until blended. Add meatballs, stirring to coat; cook, covered, over medium-low heat until heated through, 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally., If desired, sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 calories, Fat 23g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 1296mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

MINI MEATBALLS



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Shape these tiny meatballs, then freeze for up to 3 months. There's no need to thaw before using; they will cook quickly right out of the freezer.

Provided by Martha Stewart

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

Time 20m

Yield Makes 40

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound lean ground beef
2 slices bacon (2 ounces), finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon plain dried breadcrumbs
1 large egg
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine beef, bacon, parsley, garlic, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, egg, nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Shape mixture into 40 meatballs.
  • Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet or on 2 large plates. Freeze 1 hour. Once frozen, transfer to an airtight container or resealable plastic bag; label and date.
  • To use the meatballs straight from the freezer, preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place meatballs on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until cooked through, about 15 minutes.

MINI ASIAN MEATBALLS IN LETTUCE CUPS



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Provided by Martha Stewart

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

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup chopped garlic (from 12 cloves)
3 tablespoons chopped peeled fresh ginger (from a 3-inch piece)
3 scallions, chopped (1/4 cup)
1 pound ground beef (80 percent lean)
1 teaspoon fish sauce, such as nam pla
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Bibb lettuce leaves, cilantro sprigs, sliced Thai chiles, and chopped roasted peanuts, for serving

Steps:

  • Finely chop together garlic, ginger, and scallions. In a bowl, gently combine garlic mixture with ground beef, fish sauce, and salt. Form mixture into 52 meatballs, each 1 inch in diameter.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over high. Working in batches, fry meatballs until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes a batch.
  • In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise and lime juice. Serve meatballs in lettuce cups, with lime mayonnaise and accompaniments.

Tips:

  • Choose the right ground pork: Use a combination of ground pork shoulder and ground pork belly for the best flavor and texture.
  • Soak the bread in milk: This helps to keep the meatballs moist and tender.
  • Use your hands to mix the ingredients: This ensures that the meatballs are evenly mixed and that there are no lumps.
  • Chill the meatballs before cooking: This helps to firm them up and prevent them from falling apart.
  • Brown the meatballs in a hot skillet: This gives them a nice crust and helps to seal in the flavor.
  • Simmer the meatballs in a flavorful sauce: This helps to tenderize them and add even more flavor.
  • Serve the meatballs with your favorite sides: Rice, noodles, or vegetables are all great options.

Conclusion:

These mini Taiwanese meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They're perfect for a party or potluck, and they're sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give these meatballs a try! You won't be disappointed.

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