Best 7 Sweet N Spicy Meatballs Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to discover the best recipe for Sweet n Spicy Meatballs – a tantalizing dish where sweet and spicy flavors intertwine in perfect harmony. These bite-sized wonders are a delight for any occasion, whether you're hosting a casual get-together or a special celebration. Prepare to be captivated by the symphony of flavors that unfolds with each tender and juicy meatball, expertly crafted with a blend of aromatic spices and a touch of sweetness that will tantalize your taste buds. As you gather the ingredients and follow the steps, you'll embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

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 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.

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 'N' SPICY MEATBALLS



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You'll usually find a batch of these meatballs in my freezer. The slightly sweet sauce nicely complements the spicy pork sausage. -Genie Brown, Roanoke, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds bulk spicy pork sausage
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup red wine vinegar
1 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine sausage and egg. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°; drain. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until sugar is dissolved., Transfer meatballs to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Add the sauce and stir gently to coat. Cover and keep warm on low until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 200mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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

SWEET 'N' SAUCY MEATBALLS



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I got the recipe for these meatballs from one of my husband's parishioners, and I have modified it over the years. I usually double it to accommodate our big family of eight.-Kim Brandt, Lovell, Wyoming

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 egg
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1-1/2 cups water
1-1/4 cups ketchup
1 cup sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine egg and oats. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. , Place in a lightly greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Combine water, ketchup and sugar; pour over meatballs. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-50 minutes or until meat is no longer pink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 637mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

SWEET AND SPICY COCKTAIL MEATBALLS



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I found these on another site. I accidentally grabbed strawberry jam instead of raspberry when I made it the first time, and it was still great. The flavor of the meat is absolutely fabulous.

Provided by PianoCook

Categories     Pork

Time 35m

Yield 50 meatballs, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb ground beef
1/2 lb bulk Italian sausage
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons dried oregano, crushed between hands
2 teaspoons dried basil, crushed between hands
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 garlic cloves, pressed
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 cup chunky hot salsa
1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a shallow baking pan with foil. Place a rack in the pan.
  • Combine ground beef, Italian sausage, salt, pepper, oregano, basil, pressed garlic, egg, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, Parmesan cheese and cream. Do not over-handle or meatballs will become tough.
  • Form into 1-inch meatballs and place on racks so they are not touching each other. Bake 15 to 20 minutes until cooked through.
  • While meatballs are baking, bring salsa and raspberry jam to a simmer, stirring until well combined.
  • Toss cooked meatballs with raspberry salsa until well coated. Serve in a chafing dish or crock-pot to keep warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.9, Fat 20.4, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 94.5, Sodium 985.4, Carbohydrate 17.9, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 11.4, Protein 17.5

Tips:

  • Choose the right meat. Ground beef is a classic choice for meatballs, but you can also use ground pork, turkey, or lamb. If you're using a leaner meat, like turkey or chicken, add some bread crumbs or grated vegetables to help keep the meatballs moist.
  • Season the meatballs well. Don't be afraid to use a variety of spices and herbs to flavor your meatballs. Some good options include garlic, onion, parsley, oregano, basil, and thyme.
  • Don't overmix the meatballs. Overmixing will make the meatballs tough. Just mix the ingredients until they are combined.
  • Brown the meatballs before cooking them through. This will give them a nice crust and help keep them moist.
  • Cook the meatballs in a flavorful sauce. A good sauce will help to enhance the flavor of the meatballs. Some good options include tomato sauce, marinara sauce, or a sweet and sour sauce.
  • Serve the meatballs with your favorite sides. Some good options include mashed potatoes, rice, pasta, or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

Sweet and spicy meatballs are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or weeknight dinners. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily make these meatballs at home. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting recipe, give sweet and spicy meatballs a try!

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