Best 5 Spicy Tailgate Meatballs Recipes

Football season is back, and that means it's time to tailgate! If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that will be a hit with your friends and family, look no further than spicy tailgate meatballs. These meatballs are packed with flavor, thanks to a combination of ground beef, pork, and spicy Italian sausage. They're also easy to make ahead of time, so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time cheering on your team.

Let's cook with our recipes!

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

Ingredients

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

Ingredients

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

TAILGATE 500 MEATBALLS

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No, there aren't that many of them, though it is a big batch for a party-sized pit crew. With the Rolex 24, the Superbowl, and the Daytona 500 falling in the contest period we need some tailgating food! Fresh ginger and hot sauce rev it up while the corriander seed gives it that extra tenth of speed every team wants to find. But the kitchen crew chief won't be penalized for illegal flavor because the spicy-sweet, orange-teriyaki taste will fit the template perfectly.

Provided by 3KillerBs

Categories Oranges

Time 4h30m

Yield 80-150 meatballs depending on size

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

2 oranges
1/2 teaspoon orange zest, divided
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons hot sauce (I prefer Frank's)
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon coriander seed, crushed
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely grated
1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely grated
1/4 teaspoon orange zest
3/4 cup beef stock
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons sherry wine
2 lbs ground beef
2 lbs ground turkey
1 white onion, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
4 eggs

Steps:

To prepare sauce juice the oranges (about 1 cup).
Prepare the 1/2 teaspoon orange zest to divide 1/4 teaspoon each between sauce and meatballs.
Mix all sauce ingredients in a microwavable bowl.
Heat to boiling.
Let stand 10 minutes.
Taste. Add additional hot sauce or brown sugar if desired.
Pour a small amount of sauce into the bottom of a 6 quart crockpot, just enough to cover the whole surface.
For meatballs mix the grated ginger and 1/4 teaspoon of the orange zest into the liquids to disperse them so that no one gets an unpleasantly concentrated suprise.
Mix all the ingredients together very well.
Form small meatballs and pack them firmly.
Brown the meatballs in skillet or oven.
Pile meatballs into the crockpot.
Cover with the rest of the sauce.
Cook on low for about 4 hours.
Stir every hour to make sure that all meatballs absorb the sauce equally.
Note:Prep time does not include time to brown meatballs because that will depend on the method chosen.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61.1, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 27.2, Sodium 195.4, Carbohydrate 3.3, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 2.5, Protein 4.9

SPICY MANGO BBQ TURKEY MEATBALLS

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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 to 8 servings (about 45 meatballs)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 pounds ground turkey
3 stalks celery, grated
3 cloves garlic, grated
1 small onion, grated
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups frozen mango
1 cup barbecue sauce
3/4 cup agave
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 habanero peppers, sliced
Sliced green onions, for garnish

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
Put the turkey in a bowl and add the celery, garlic, onion, salt and pepper. Mix well and scoop into golf ball-size meatballs. Place them onto the prepared baking sheet as you go. Bake until cooked through and browned, 15 to 17 minutes.
Meanwhile make the sauce. Add the mango, barbecue sauce, agave, soy sauce and habanero peppers to a saucepan with 1/2 cup of water and stir. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes to thicken slightly and enhance the heat of the peppers. Puree with an immersion blender or use a food processor.
Toss the meatballs with the sauce until well coated. Place on a serving platter and garnish with the sliced green onions.

SPICY TAILGATE MEATBALLS

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These meatballs are a BIG hit at any tailgate or football party. Not only are they delicious, but the presentation is easy, fun and brings cheers from the fans! Serve them in a large pumpkin which you've cleaned out and painted your team's logo on the front. Put the serving toothpicks or cocktail forks in a wee little cleaned out pumpkin, too! PS - Go Bucks!!!

Provided by Joyce Conway @jeconway1

Categories Meat Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 pound(s) ground chuck
1 pound(s) bulk italian sausage, hot or sweet
1 medium onion, finely diced
1 medium green or red sweet pepper, finely diced
2 - granny smith apples, peeled and finely diced
2 cup(s) catsup, divided
2 teaspoon(s) sea salt
2 teaspoon(s) granulated garlic
1 teaspoon(s) red chili pepper flakes
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cup(s) panko bread crumbs
2 - 13 ounce jars habanero or jalapeno pepper jelly
2 - 14 ounce cans whole berry cranberry sauce

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
In a large mixing bowl, add ground chuck, sausage, onion, sweet pepper, half of the diced apples, ½ cup catsup, sea salt, pepper, chili pepper flakes, granulated garlic, Panko bread crumbs, and eggs. Using your hands, mix until combined, but do not over mix.
Spray large baking sheets with cooking spray. Roll meatballs slightly smaller than the size of golf balls. Place on baking sheets. Bake for 20 minutes. Cool completely leaving them on the baking sheets. (Can be refrigerated to cool)
While meatballs are cooling, combine remaining diced apples, remaining catsup, pepper jelly, and cranberry sauce in a medium saucepan. Over medium low heat, stir until well blended. Reduce heat to low and cook an additional 10 minutes.
Carefully add cooled meatballs. Stir gently and continue to cook over low heat until meatballs are heated through. Place meatballs and sauce in crock pot on warm setting, or in other serving dish that can be kept warm. Serve with appetizer toothpicks on the side.Enjoy

Tips:

Use a variety of meats. This will give your meatballs a more complex flavor and texture. Ground beef, pork, lamb, and veal are all good options.
Don't overwork the meat. Overworking the meat will make it tough. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined.
Use fresh ingredients. Fresh ingredients will give your meatballs the best flavor. If possible, use organic ingredients.
Season the meatballs well. Meatballs should be well-seasoned with salt, pepper, and other spices. You can also add herbs, such as parsley, basil, or oregano, for extra flavor.
Cook the meatballs thoroughly. Meatballs should be cooked all the way through before eating. The internal temperature of the meatballs should reach 160 degrees Fahrenheit.

Conclusion:

Spicy tailgate meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any party. They are also a great way to use up leftover meat. With a little planning, you can make spicy tailgate meatballs that will be the hit of your next party.