Best 10 Spicy Meatballs With Sauce Recipes

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When it comes to cooking up a dish that satisfies the taste buds and leaves one feeling delighted, spicy meatballs with sauce stands tall as a delectable option. This savory combination of juicy, tender meatballs enveloped in a vibrant and flavorful sauce is sure to tantalize your senses and create a memorable culinary experience. Whether you prefer a classic tomato-based sauce or a more adventurous twist with bold spices and herbs, the possibilities are endless. Embark on a journey of flavor as we explore the world of spicy meatballs with sauce, providing you with expert tips and mouthwatering recipes to create a dish that will leave your palate craving for more.

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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

SPICY MEATBALLS WITH SAUCE



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I rely on Italian sausage to make my meatballs. Not only do they taste great, but they also cook to perfection in the slow cooker along with a homemade sauce! -Rosanne Bergman, Alta Loma, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 egg, lightly beaten
3/4 cup crushed seasoned salad croutons
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground turkey
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
SAUCE:
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon sugar
3/4 cup beef broth
2 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes
3 medium carrots, diced
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 envelope onion soup mix
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Hot cooked pasta

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the egg, croutons, onion, green pepper, garlic powder, cumin, oregano and pepper. Crumble turkey and sausage over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place in a 5-qt. slow cooker., In a large bowl, combine the cornstarch, sugar and broth until smooth; stir in the tomatoes, carrots, tomato paste, soup mix, garlic, basil and pepper flakes. Pour over meatballs. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until meatballs are cooked through. Serve with pasta., Serve immediately or cool before placing in a freezer container. Cover and freeze for up to 3 months., To use frozen meatballs: Completely thaw in the refrigerator. Place meatballs in a large skillet; cover and cook for 10 minutes or until heated through. Serve with pasta.

Nutrition Facts :

PORK MEATBALLS WITH SPICY SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h40m

Yield 24 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, finely diced
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 pound ground pork shoulder
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
2 28-ounce cans whole San Marzano tomatoes, crushed by hand
2 pounds ground pork shoulder
Kosher salt
3 to 4 pickled hot cherry peppers, minced, plus 2 to 3 tablespoons pickling liquid from the jar
4 slices white bread, finely chopped
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Polenta, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Make the sauce: Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and 2 teaspoons salt; cook, stirring, until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and cook, stirring, until the oil is red, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the pork and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until the meat is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the crushed tomatoes and their juices and 1 cup water to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is reduced by one-third, about 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, make the meatballs: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Mix the ground pork, 1 tablespoon salt, the cherry peppers and their pickling liquid, the bread and eggs with your hands until combined. Roll into 24 golf ball-size meatballs.
  • Coat a rimmed baking sheet with the olive oil, then put the meatballs on it and bake until firm and cooked through, about 14 minutes; let cool 5 minutes on the baking sheet.
  • Divide the meatballs among bowls and top with the sauce. Serve with polenta, if desired.

SWEET AND SPICY MEATBALLS



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Provided by Kardea Brown

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 large yellow onion, finely diced
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Two 10-ounce jars red pepper jelly or hot pepper jelly
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Mix the meats, panko, egg, garlic, onion, paprika, salt and pepper in a large bowl with your hands until completely combined. Scoop mixture into heaping tablespoons, then roll into neat balls. Transfer to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Bake until cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Add pepper jelly, orange juice and soy sauce to a small pan. Cook over medium-high heat until it simmers, then remove from the heat. Pour jelly sauce over the meatballs and toss to coat.

THE BEST MEATBALLS YOU'LL EVER HAVE



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Very tasty meatballs full of spice and sauteed to perfection. I usually serve mine with spaghetti, but I've also served them with a BBQ sauce and rice on the side.

Provided by BEARNESTA

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatball Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound lean ground beef
¾ cup crushed seasoned croutons
¼ cup chopped sweet onion
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 cloves garlic, chopped
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, croutons, sweet onion, egg, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, red pepper flakes, and Cajun seasoning. Form the mixture by hand into meatballs.
  • Heat the olive oil and melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Place the meatballs in the skillet, and cook, turning constantly, 20 minutes, or to desired doneness.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.8 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Cholesterol 123.1 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 22.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 481.7 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

SPAGHETTI & SPICY MEATBALLS



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As spicy or as mild as you like with the best tasting sauce!

Provided by gib210

Time 1h

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

500g Lean Minced Beef
1 egg
1 slice of white bread (crusts removed)
2 tbsp Milk
1 tbsp parsley (fresh chopped or dried)
1 tbs olive oil
500ml Passatta
300ml vegetable stock (400ml if you like alot of sauce)
1 tbsp parsley (fresh chopped or dried)
1 tsp white sugar
Salt & Pepper
Spaghetti (or your choice of pasta)
Grated Parmesan (optional)

Steps:

  • Firstly to make the meatballs.
  • Tear the sliced bread into small pieces, put in a bowl and add the milk until the bread soaked it all.
  • Then squeeze as much milk as possible out of the bread and add it to a medium sized mixing bowl.
  • Add the mince, parsley, chilli flakes, egg and a little salt & pepper to the mixing bowl and thouroughly mix and nead until smooth and even.
  • Get out a plate or tray and start to tear small tabletennis sized amounts from the mixture. Roll in the palms of your hands until smooth and place on the tray.
  • Once all oof the mixture is used, put the tray in the fridge and leave for about 20 mins
  • For the sauce, add the passatta, vegetable stock, parsley, chilli, sugar, salt and pepper and stir. Simmer on a low heat until later.
  • After about 20 mins or once the sauce is made, get the meatballs from the fridge, add a little light olive oil (1-2 tbsp) to a frying pan and cook in batches of about 5 or 6 until browned but not completley cooked through.
  • Once all of the meatballs are browned, Add all of the meatballs back to the pan for a couple of minutes and then add to your sauce and simmer for about 15 minutes.
  • Now make your spaghetti, once this is ready serve with your meatballs and add a little parmesan and parsley to garnish.

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

SPICY BUFFALO-STYLE MEATBALLS



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Quick and easy gluten-free dinner. My husband can eat all these spicy meatballs in one sitting! Serve with blue cheese dressing and veggie sticks.

Provided by Sagitta

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatball Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound ground beef
½ cup gluten-free quick-cooking oats
1 small onion, chopped
1 large egg
¼ cup water
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons hot sauce, or more to taste
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon honey

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Mix ground beef, oats, onion, egg, water, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper together in a large bowl; shape into 1-inch balls and arrange into a large baking dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven until very firm, hot, and grey in the center, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Drain fat from the dish.
  • Stir hot sauce, butter, and honey together in a bowl until smooth; pour over the meatballs. Turn meatballs to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Carbohydrate 13.7 g, Cholesterol 132.7 mg, Fat 21.4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 22.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 601.5 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

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.

LAMB MEATBALLS WITH SPICY TOMATO CREAM SAUCE



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These flavorful meatballs are cooked with a spicy tomato cream sauce. It has a fairly nice kick to it without being over-spicy. Delicious served over rice. Would go well with a nice green veggie on the side! Reminds me of Swedish Meatballs, only better!

Provided by IHeartDogs

Categories     Curries

Time 40m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 lb ground lamb
1/4 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup diced tomato
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/4 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup half-and-half
1 tablespoon flour

Steps:

  • For the meatballs, in a large bowl combine the lamb, breadcrumbs, egg, salt and garam masala and mix well-- use your hands, they work the best!
  • Roll the mixture into 1" meatballs.
  • You should gat about 16 or so.
  • In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, heat olive oil.
  • Add meatballs and fry until browned on all sides.
  • While the meatballs are browning, place tomatoes in a food processor and puree until smooth.
  • Remove meatballs from skillet, leaving drippings in the pan.
  • Set aside.
  • Reduce heat a little, and add the onion to the pan drippings and saute until softened.
  • Add more oil if needed.
  • Add the garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
  • Add the pureed tomatoes, curry powder, cayenne pepper and sugar.
  • Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to combine.
  • Add 1 cup of the chicken broth to the skillet.
  • Stir well and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add half and half, and cook for 3 minutes, stirring well to blend.
  • Mix remaining 1/4 cup chicken broth and flour in a small cup until smooth, and add to skillet.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat, add meatballs, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 623.3, Fat 44.5, SaturatedFat 18.1, Cholesterol 198.3, Sodium 1278.1, Carbohydrate 24.8, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 7.8, Protein 29.8

Tips:

  • Choose the right type of ground beef for meatballs. A combination of ground chuck and ground sirloin works well, as it provides a good balance of flavor and texture.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will help to ensure that your meatballs are flavorful and juicy.
  • Don't overmix the meatball mixture. Overmixing can make the meatballs tough.
  • Season the meatball mixture generously. This will help to give them flavor.
  • Form the meatballs into uniform-sized balls. This will help them to cook evenly.
  • Brown the meatballs in a pan before adding them to the sauce. This will help to seal in the juices and prevent them from drying out.
  • Simmer the meatballs in the sauce for at least 30 minutes. This will help to develop the flavor of the meatballs and the sauce.
  • Serve the meatballs with your favorite pasta or rice dish.

Conclusion:

Spicy meatballs with sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. By following the tips in this article, you can make sure that your meatballs are flavorful, juicy, and cooked to perfection. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal that the whole family will love, give spicy meatballs with sauce a try.

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