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...

Provided by Joyce Conway

Categories     Meat Appetizers

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb ground chuck
1 lb 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 c catsup, divided
2 tsp sea salt
2 tsp granulated garlic
1 tsp red chili pepper flakes
2 large eggs
1 1/2 c panko bread crumbs
2 13 ounce jars habanero or jalapeno pepper jelly
2 14 ounce cans whole berry cranberry sauce

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

Tamjiban Sah
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I love these meatballs! They're so easy to make and they always turn out delicious.


Donnie Van Engracial
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These meatballs are the perfect appetizer or snack. They're easy to make and everyone loves them.


Ahmedch626
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These meatballs are a great way to add some spice to your next party or tailgate.


Gerberos2000
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I've made these meatballs several times and they're always a hit. I love the spicy flavor and the dipping sauce is the perfect complement.


Mashrang Ali
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These meatballs are a great way to use up leftover ground beef. They're also a great freezer meal.


Naman Shiwakoti
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I love these meatballs! They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.


Enock Bosco
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These meatballs are the perfect party food. They're easy to make, delicious, and everyone loves them.


Ralph Lamba
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I've made these meatballs for my friends and family and they've all raved about them. They're a great addition to any party or potluck.


Rick Man
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These meatballs are a must-try for any meatball lover. They're juicy, flavorful, and the dipping sauce is to die for.


Ajauw vasaeli Ajauw
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I'm not usually a big fan of meatballs, but these ones are an exception. They're so delicious and the dipping sauce is the perfect complement.


Eliezer moses
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These meatballs are a game-changer! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Gary Valencia
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I've tried many meatball recipes, but this one is by far the best. The meatballs are moist and flavorful, and the dipping sauce is out of this world.


Mohad Onik
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I love these meatballs! They're so flavorful and the dipping sauce is the perfect touch.


Mehezabin Akter
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These meatballs are a great appetizer or party food. They're easy to make and everyone loves them.


tj _ dinkdink
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I've made these meatballs several times and they're always a hit. I love the combination of spices and the dipping sauce is to die for.


Charmion Whitted
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These meatballs are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Aaditya Patel
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I made these meatballs for my family and they were a huge success! The kids loved them and my husband couldn't get enough.


Gase Mikaele
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These meatballs were a hit at my last tailgate party! Everyone loved the spicy flavor and the dipping sauce was the perfect complement.