Today I’ve brought you an easy and delicious Spicy Meatballs Recipe. I simply prepare them as a casserole in the oven. The meatballs taste wonderfully fruity and spicy and are a real highlight in our family kitchen.
Spicy Meatballs
Spicy meatballs are meatballs that are seasoned with spicy ingredients to give them a little extra kick. There are many ways to make spicy meatballs, but some common ingredients that are used to give them heat include:
- Hot sauce
- Chili flakes
- Cayenne pepper
- Ground cumin
- Paprika
Spicy meatballs can be made with any type of ground meat, such as beef, pork, chicken, or lamb. They are often served in a spicy tomato sauce or as part of a dish like spaghetti and meatballs. Some people like to serve them with a cooling dip, such as ranch dressing or sour cream, to balance out the heat.
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prepared in 30 minutes
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And now enjoy the meatballs.
What can I serve with spicy meatballs?
Goes well with pasta, for example, farfalle.
What is a good side dish for the meatballs?
Bulgur or couscous goes well with this.
What is the secret to good meatballs?
- Choose the right meat: A mix of ground beef and pork will give you the most flavorful meatballs. You can also use ground chicken, turkey, or lamb.
- Add flavor: To give your meatballs depth of flavor, try adding minced garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped fresh herbs, or breadcrumbs soaked in milk.
- Don’t overmix: Handling the meat too much can make the meatballs tough, so mix gently and just until the ingredients are combined.
- Use a scoop: Using a cookie scoop or ice cream scoop to portion out the meat mixture will help ensure that all of your meatballs are the same size, which is important for even cooking.
- Cook them properly: Meatballs can be baked, fried, or cooked in a sauce. Whichever method you choose, make sure to cook them until they reach an internal temperature of at least 160°F to ensure that they are safe to eat.
What goes with spicy meatballs?
- Rice: Serve the meatballs over a bed of rice to help balance out the heat.
- Pasta: Spicy meatballs are a great addition to a bowl of pasta. Try tossing them with spaghetti and a simple tomato sauce.
- Vegetables: Roasted or grilled vegetables are a great side dish for spicy meatballs. Try pairing them with asparagus, bell peppers, or zucchini.
- Salad: A simple green salad with a light vinaigrette dressing would be a refreshing accompaniment to spicy meatballs.
- Bread: Soak up the spicy tomato sauce with a piece of crusty bread.
- Cooling dips: Offer a cooling dip, such as ranch dressing or sour cream, on the side to balance out the heat of the meatballs.
Is it better to bake or fry homemade meatballs?
Both baking and frying are good methods for cooking homemade meatballs. Here are a few things to consider when deciding which method to use:
Baking:
- Baking is a healthier option because it uses less oil.
- It is easier to bake a large batch of meatballs at once.
- Baked meatballs may be slightly drier than fried meatballs.
Frying:
- Fried meatballs have a crispy exterior and a moist, tender interior.
- Frying gives the meatballs a deeper, more complex flavor.
- It can be more time-consuming to fry meatballs in small batches.
Best Spicy Meatballs Recipe
Servings: 4 Preparation:20 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes Calories: 549 Fat: 36g
Ingredients
500 g minced meat
1 tablespoon cream cheese
Salt
Pepper
1 onion
2 cloves of garlic
125 g mozzarella
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp tomato purée
100 ml apple juice
100 ml cream for cooking
800 ml strained tomatoes
2 tbsp Italian herbs
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees top and bottom heat.
Season the minced meat with cream cheese, salt and pepper and form approx. 25 small meatballs and place in a baking dish.
Chop the onion and garlic. Chop the mozzarella.
Heat the oil in a pan and fry the onion and garlic. Add the tomato paste and fry briefly. Deglaze with apple juice and stir in strained tomatoes and cream. Season to taste with salt, pepper and herbs. Pour the sauce over the meatballs.
Cover with mozzarella.
Bake for 30 minutes.
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Ingredients
- 500 g minced meat
- 1 tablespoon cream cheese
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 125 g mozzarella
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp tomato purée
- 100 ml apple juice
- 100 ml cream for cooking
- 800 ml strained tomatoes
- 2 tbsp Italian herbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees top and bottom heat.
- Season the minced meat with cream cheese, salt and pepper and form approx. 25 small meatballs and place in a baking dish.
- Chop the onion and garlic. Chop the mozzarella.
- Heat the oil in a pan and fry the onion and garlic. Add the tomato paste and fry briefly. Deglaze with apple juice and stir in strained tomatoes and cream. Season to taste with salt, pepper and herbs. Pour the sauce over the meatballs.
- Cover with mozzarella.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
Notes
*Shelf life in the refrigerator: 3-4 days
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