Best 2 Tailgate Meatballs Recipes
When planning your next tailgate, you'll want to have the best tailgate meatballs to serve your guests. These bite-sized snacks are a crowd-pleaser that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you're a seasoned griller or a kitchen novice, there's a tailgate meatball recipe out there that's perfect for you. In this article, we'll introduce you to some of the best tailgate meatball recipes that are sure to make your next tailgate a hit.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
TAILGATE MEATBALLS
These tasty, slow cooked, cocktail meatballs simmered in cranberry sauce will disappear quickly from anyone's holiday party.
Provided by CHEF GRPA
Categories Meat
Time 1h50m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350*F. (175*C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, egg, water, bread crumbs, and minced onion. Roll into small meatballs.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, turning once.
- In a slow cooker or large saucepan over low heat, blend the cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, and lemon juice. Add meatballs, and simmer for 1 hour before serving.
- My Update Note: I have been making these meatballs for 30 years or more. I however use cornflakes crumbs instead of bread crumbs. I also put 1/3 cup parsley; I use 1/4 cup ketchup instead of water and 1 teaspoons soy sauce. Just a thought from an old chef.
- Sometime I used frozen meatballs. Most jellied cranberry sauce come in 16 oz cans so if you decide to use the whole can you'll need to double all the other ingredients. Typical chili sauce comes in 12oz. bottle so you'll need two bottles if you use the full can of cranberry. Hope this helps your shopping.
- I have made these numerous times and am ashamed to admit I'm just now reviewing them. Wonderful addition to the regular grape jelly recipes out there with great meatballs -- Based on experience and personal preference with these cocktail meatballs I offer the following suggestions: 1.) Add one packet of Lipton onion soup mix to the meatball mixture if you do not have time to mince or grate the onion. 2.) Bake meatballs over a drip pan to reduce the fat before adding to the sauce. 3.) If using frozen meatballs ENSURE you DO NOT use Italian meatballs as this upsets the balance of the meatballs and sauce (yuck)! 3.) Make the sauce the day before to let the flavors marry - I can't stress what a difference this makes! This recipe gets better the next day. 4.) The Heinz sauce in the round bottle seems to be the best chili sauce for this mixture. Reviewers: I seriously dislike people that rate a recipe based on the changes they have made to the original. I want to state that I rated this recipe on the recipe Lara submitted. The changes I suggested were based on my family's personal preference.
SPICY TAILGATE MEATBALLS
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...
Provided by Joyce Conway
Categories Meat Appetizers
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- 2. 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.
- 3. 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)
- 4. 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.
- 5. 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:
- Choose the right meat: A good combination of ground beef and ground pork results in tender and flavorful meatballs. You can also use ground turkey or chicken for a healthier option.
- Breadcrumbs or oats: Both breadcrumbs and oats help absorb moisture and bind the meatballs together. Use panko breadcrumbs for a crispy crust, or regular breadcrumbs for a softer texture. Oats add a unique flavor and texture to the meatballs.
- Season well: Don't be afraid to season the meatball mixture generously. A combination of Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper is a good starting point. You can also add fresh herbs like basil, parsley, or oregano.
- Gently mix the ingredients: Overmixing the meatball mixture can result in tough meatballs. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Use a large spoon or ice cream scoop to shape the meatballs: This helps ensure that the meatballs are all uniform in size and shape, which will help them cook evenly.
- Brown the meatballs before simmering them in sauce: This step adds flavor and helps keep the meatballs from falling apart.
- Use a good quality tomato sauce: A flavorful tomato sauce is essential for great meatballs. You can use your favorite store-bought sauce or make your own.
- Simmer the meatballs in sauce for at least 30 minutes: This allows the meatballs to absorb the flavors of the sauce and become tender.
Conclusion:
With these tips in mind, you can easily make delicious and flavorful meatballs that will be the star of your next tailgate party. Whether you prefer classic Italian meatballs, Asian-inspired meatballs, or something in between, there's a recipe here for everyone. So fire up the grill or oven, and get ready to enjoy some amazing meatballs!
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