CARIBBEAN MEATBALLS IN SPICED RUM SAUCE

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These hearty beef meatballs are delicious, but the zippy zesty sauce puts them over the top! From "The Meatball Cookbook Bible"....

Provided by loof751

Categories     Meat

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 1/4 lbs ground beef
1 cup cooked rice
1 small onion
2 garlic cloves
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 small red onion
4 garlic cloves
1 green bell pepper
1 large jalapeno pepper (or serrano)
2 cups beef stock
1/4 cup dark rum
1/4 cup sliced green olives
3 medium tomatoes
2 tablespoons fresh grated ginger (or 1/2 tsp ground)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons molasses
2 tablespoons lime juice (fresh is best)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (or parsley)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup chopped salted peanuts
cooking spray

Steps:

  • For the meatballs:.
  • Grate the onion. Mince the 2 garlic cloves. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl mix the ground beef, rice, onion, garlic, salt and pepper. Form mixture into 2" meatballs and put on the prepared baking sheet. Spray tops of meatballs with cooking spray.
  • Broil meatballs, 6 inches from the heat, turning to brown all sides. Remove pan from oven and set aside while preparing the sauce.
  • For the sauce:.
  • Chop the onion, bell pepper, and tomatoes. Mince the garlic and jalapeno.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Saute the onion, garlic, bell pepper, and jalapeno for about 3 minutes. Stir in stock, rum, olives, tomatoes, ginger, tomato paste, molasses, and lime juice. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes.
  • Add meatballs and cilantro to the sauce and bring to a boil Reduce heat, cover, and simmer over low heat for about 15 minutes. Turn meatballs occasionally while simmering.
  • Combine cornstarch and 1 tablespoon cold water in a small cup, mixing well. Stir into the skillet and simmer for 2 more minutes, until the sauce is slightly thickened.
  • Serve sprinkled with chopped peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 742.5, Fat 44.3, SaturatedFat 11.6, Cholesterol 96.4, Sodium 978.1, Carbohydrate 43.1, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 12.8, Protein 38

Beauty Nweze
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I don't have all of the ingredients for this recipe.


Adid Sojib
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This recipe seems a bit too complicated for me.


Ronald Addison
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I'm not sure if I'll like the taste of the spiced rum sauce.


Vijaya Kumara rv
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I'm curious about the combination of spices in the sauce.


Ariliya Yanez
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I'm going to make this recipe for my next party.


Maurice V
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This recipe looks delicious!


Mike Donaid
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I can't wait to try this recipe.


babalola dare samuel
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This recipe is a keeper!


Saadi Panther
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I'm definitely going to make this recipe again.


Bharat Khokhar Khokhar
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These meatballs are so versatile. You can serve them with rice, pasta, or even mashed potatoes.


Caleb Mfana
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I love the fact that this recipe uses ground turkey. It's a healthier alternative to beef or pork.


Kimberly Walters
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These meatballs were easy to make and they turned out so delicious.


Susant Karki
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I'm not a big fan of rum, but I loved the sauce in this recipe. It was so flavorful and complex.


Abdelrahman Mostafa
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These meatballs are perfect for a party appetizer or a main course.


Raylene Rodriguez
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I love the combination of spices in the sauce. It's so unique and flavorful.


chelsey penwell
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover meat.


MERA ISHQ
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The meatballs were juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy.


Michael Chapman
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Marin Angelovski
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These meatballs were a hit at my last party! The spiced rum sauce was the perfect touch.


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