Caribbean Meatballs Recipe 445 Recipes

CARIBBEAN MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In large bowl, combine pork, water chestnuts, green onions, ginger, 1 tsp soy sauce and egg.
• Shape into 1 inch balls. Roll meatballs in cornstarch.
• Pour oil for frying into a wok or deep pan about 11/2 inches deep. Heat oil to 375F or until a chunk of bread sizzles.
• Add meatballs to oil just a few at a time so not to lower the oil temperature.
• Cook until browned all over, drain on paper towels.
• When done with the meatballs, pour out oil. Wipe out wok or skillet with paper towels.
• Return wok to high heat and pour in 1 tbls oil.
• Add green pepper and stir-fry 1 minute.
• Reduce heat to low and add meatballs and water. Cover and simmer 20 minutes or until meatballs are done in center.
• In a small bowl, combine orange juice, chili sauce, 1 tbls soy sauce, and honey. Pour over meatballs and continue cooking for another 2 minutes.
• This dish goes very well over the rice.

CARIBBEAN MEATBALLS WITH TROPICAL SAUCE

Steps:

• For the meatballs, combine the turkey and the next 6 ingredients, mixing well.
• Shape mixture into 24, 1-inch, meatballs.
• Arrange on a rack or a roasting pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
• Bake at 400°F for 12 minutes or until meatballs are browned.
• While the meatballs are in the oven, make the sauce by placing the mango in a blender and process until smooth.
• Combine cornstarch and sugar in a small saucepan and add the pureed mango, water and remaining ingredients.
• Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. This yields 1 1/2 cups sauce.
• Serve meatballs in a chafing dish with the sauce.

CARIBBEAN MEATBALLS IN SPICED RUM SAUCE

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.