Best 8 Sweet And Spicy Meatballs Recipes

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Craving a dish that tantalizes your taste buds with a harmonious blend of sweet and spicy flavors? Look no further than sweet and spicy meatballs, a culinary delight that has captured the hearts and palates of food enthusiasts worldwide. These delectable morsels offer a unique flavor profile, where the sweetness of brown sugar, honey, or maple syrup intertwines seamlessly with the fiery kick of chili peppers, cayenne, or paprika. With their irresistible charm and versatility, sweet and spicy meatballs can be enjoyed as a standalone appetizer, served alongside your favorite pasta dishes, or nestled between soft dinner rolls for a satisfying sandwich. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we reveal the secrets behind creating the perfect sweet and spicy meatballs, ensuring they become a staple in your kitchen and a hit at your next gathering.

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SWEET AND SPICY COCKTAIL MEATBALLS



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Everybody loves meatballs at parties, and this recipe won't let you down! Seasoned beef meatballs are simmered in a sweet and spicy sauce. You can also use ground venison instead of the ground beef.

Provided by Jordanna Novak

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Spicy

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound ground beef
½ cup dry bread crumbs
¼ cup milk
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon snipped fresh parsley
⅓ cup minced onion
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ cup shortening
1 (12 ounce) bottle chile sauce
1 ¼ cups grape jelly

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, dry bread crumbs and milk. Blend in ground pepper, parsley, onion, salt, egg and Worcestershire sauce. Mix thoroughly.
  • Shape the beef mixture into 1 inch meatballs. In a large skillet, melt the shortening over medium heat and brown the meatballs.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, mix the chile sauce and grape jelly over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until jelly is melted.
  • Pour the sauce over the browning meatballs and simmer for 30 minutes, or until meatballs are thoroughly cooked.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 726.5 calories, Carbohydrate 88.6 g, Cholesterol 115.8 mg, Fat 31.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 758.8 mg, Sugar 66.1 g

EASY SWEET AND SPICY MEATBALLS



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I had these at a graduation party and they were wonderful. I was shocked when they told me the ingredients. I've made them ever since and they always go like hot cakes! Either hand roll meatballs using your favorite meatball recipe or purchase frozen prepared meatballs. If you use frozen, allow for more simmering time.

Provided by Jeniflower

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatball Recipes

Time 4h5m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 (12 ounce) jars taco sauce
2 cups grape jelly
30 prepared meatballs

Steps:

  • Pour taco sauce and grape jelly into slow cooker; whisk to integrate jelly into sauce.
  • Gently drop meatballs into the sauce.
  • Cook on Low until sauce is warm and meatballs are tender and flavorful, about 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.3 calories, Carbohydrate 56.2 g, Cholesterol 69.8 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 708.3 mg, Sugar 40.8 g

SWEET AND SPICY ASIAN MEATBALLS



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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 jalapeño 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 honey
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons Vietnamese chili garlic sauce (tuong ot toi)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 tablespoon Emeril's® Cajun Seasoning Blend
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
Thinly sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds, optional

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. 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 inner 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 198mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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

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

SWEET AND SPICY MEATBALLS



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     appetizer

Time 35m

Yield 30 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 14

Nonstick cooking spray, for the baking sheet and rack
1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
One 4-ounce can diced hot jalapeños, drained
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
1 large egg
1 small onion, finely chopped
One 10-ounce jar pepper jelly, preferably Tabasco Mild Jalapeño Pepper Jelly
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup bloody mary mix
1/4 cup pomegranate juice
2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Fit a baking sheet with a wire rack and lightly spray with cooking spray.
  • Place the ground beef and pork in a large bowl. Add the diced jalapeños, breadcrumbs, granulated garlic, egg, onion, 1 tablespoon pepper jelly and some salt and pepper and gently fold this mixture together.
  • Using a small scoop, roll a tablespoon of the meat mixture into a ball. Place on the prepared wire rack and repeat until all of the meat has been shaped into balls. Roast the meatballs until slightly browned, about 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the glaze. Combine the bloody mary mix, pomegranate juice, light brown sugar and remaining pepper jelly (about 3/4 cup) in a small saucepot. Boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the jelly has dissolved and the sauce has reduced slightly, about 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and pour into a large mixing bowl to cool. (The glaze will thicken as it cools.)
  • Transfer the hot meatballs to the large bowl with the glaze and gently toss until evenly coated. Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with the pomegranate seeds.

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.

SPICY SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS



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These meatballs were brought to an office potluck by one of my co-workers. Water chestnuts give these nicely glazed meatballs a wonderful texture. - Kim Johnston, East Wenatchee, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 25 meatballs.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 egg
1/2 cup water
1 cup finely chopped water chestnuts
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
1 pound ground beef
SAUCE:
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 small onion, finely chopped

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine the first five sauce ingredients until smooth; add onion. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Drain meatballs; top with sauce.

Nutrition Facts :

SWEET AND SPICY CRANBERRY MEATBALLS CROCK POT



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Make and share this Sweet and Spicy Cranberry Meatballs Crock Pot recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Brooke the Cook in

Categories     Berries

Time 3h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2-2 lbs frozen meatballs
1 (15 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
2/3 cup ketchup
1/2 cup beef broth (I used .5t beef bouillon plus 1/2c water)
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons instant minced onion
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Turn crock pot to High.
  • Add frozen meatballs.
  • Combine sauce ingredients; add additional cayenne if you like it hotter.
  • Pour over meatballs.
  • Cook on High 3 to 4 hours; it should be heated through after 2-1/2 hours.

Tips:

  • Choose the right ground meat: For the best meatballs, use a combination of ground beef and ground pork. This will give your meatballs a juicy and flavorful texture.
  • Don't overmix the meatball mixture: Overmixing will make your meatballs tough, so mix just until the ingredients are combined. Try not to use your hands for the mixture, as the meat can get too dense.
  • Use a variety of spices: The spices you use for your meatballs will determine their overall flavor. For a classic Italian meatball, use a combination of garlic, onion, basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes. You can also experiment with other spices, such as cumin, chili powder, or paprika.
  • Brown the meatballs before cooking them in the sauce: This will give your meatballs a nice crust and help to lock in their flavor.
  • Simmer the meatballs in the sauce for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors to meld and the meatballs to become tender and juicy.
  • Serve the meatballs with your favorite pasta, rice, or vegetables: Meatballs are a versatile dish that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways.

Conclusion:

Sweet and spicy meatballs are a classic dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. These meatballs are made with a combination of ground beef and pork, and they are seasoned with a variety of spices, including garlic, onion, basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes. The meatballs are then simmered in a sweet and spicy sauce, which is made with tomato sauce, brown sugar, and chili powder. These meatballs are perfect for serving on their own, or they can be served with your favorite pasta, rice, or vegetables.

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