ZESTY CHICKEN MEATBALLS
Provided by Sunny Anderson
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- In a large bowl, gently mix the chicken, garlic, egg, bread crumbs, Worcestershire, paprika, onion powder, oregano, thyme, brown sugar, lemon zest, 2 healthy pinches of salt and a few grinds of pepper in a bowl. Form into mini meatballs, slightly smaller than a golf ball; it should make 28 to 30 meatballs. Warm the butter and oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Transfer the meatballs to the pan and do not disturb for 3 minutes to brown well. Turn, cooking another 3 minutes without disturbing. Keep cooking until browned and cooked on all sides, but still juicy and plump with a spring to the touch. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Serve atop Collard Green Pesto Linguine, if desired.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium heat. Blanch collards until bright green, about 1 minute. Transfer immediately to an ice bath to shock, saving the boiling water for cooking the pasta. Remove the collards from the ice water and pat dry with paper towels before transferring them to a food processor.
- Add the linguine to the pot of salted boiling water and cook according to package instructions.
- Meanwhile, in a dry skillet, over low heat, toast the pecans until fragrant. Transfer to the food processor with Parmesan, olives and garlic. With food processor running, slowly drizzle in olive oil until pesto comes together. Taste for seasoning, and add salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.
- To serve, put enough pesto to coat the pasta into a large serving bowl. Drain the pasta and quickly add it to the bowl. The water still clinging to the pasta will loosen up the pesto. Toss to coat. Add more pesto, if needed. Transfer the pasta to a serving bowl and garnish with Parmesan sprinkled over the top.
STEPH'S ZESTY SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS
These meatballs are great! I came up with them on a whim one night while searching through my pantry trying to answer the age old question, 'What's for dinner?' My family LOVES these! I have also taken them to several BBQ's and they are ALWAYS a big hit! For dinner, I like to serve them with a side of steamed minute rice to go along with the meatballs. I hope you enjoy!
Provided by zoeandelvis
Categories Main Dish Recipes Meatball Recipes
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat a slow cooker to Medium-High; stir the reserved liquid from the pineapple chunks, soy sauce, vinegar, and brown sugar together in the slow cooker. Whisk the cornstarch into the mixture until dissolved.
- Mix the ground beef, egg, Worcestershire sauce, milk, bread crumbs, onion, salt, and pepper together in a bowl; form into 1-inch balls.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat; cook the meatballs in the hot skillet until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Place the meatballs into the slow cooker. Add the reserved pineapple chunks and green bell pepper.
- Cover and cook until the meatballs are no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 479.2 calories, Carbohydrate 59.6 g, Cholesterol 118.7 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 729.3 mg, Sugar 45.2 g
ZESTY VEGETARIAN SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS
These meatballs use pecan meal as a meat replacement. They are so good, you don't even miss the meat! This recipe does have eggs and cheese in it, so it is not quite vegan. But those items can be substituted to make it so. The ingredients may sound funny, but the result is amazing! The sauce is very zesty so if you don't want it to be too strong cut down on the vinegar some.
Provided by thechulita
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegetarian
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch rectangular baking dish with cooking spray.
- Mix the ground pecans, eggs, Colby-Jack cheese, minced onion, Italian seasoning, cornflake crumbs, and salt in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Add another egg if mixture isn't holding together. Shape the mixture into balls, and place into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until browned and set, about 45 minutes.
- Mix together the vegetable oil, vinegar, ketchup, grated onion, apricot jam, and oregano together in a bowl until smooth; pour the sauce over the baked pecan balls, and return to oven until the sauce is bubbling, 5 to 10 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 646.5 calories, Carbohydrate 64.6 g, Cholesterol 198.5 mg, Fat 38.1 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 13.8 g, Sodium 1376 mg, Sugar 36.1 g
ZESTY MEATBALLS
Molasses adds a touch of sweetness to the tangy sauce that covers these moist meatballs. Serve them over egg noodles for a flavorful, family-pleasing meal. -Debbie Segate of Grander Prairie, Alberta
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Place onion in a small microwave-safe bowl; cover and microwave on high for 1-1/2 minutes or until tender. In a large bowl, combine the egg whites, milk, mustard, salt, cracker crumbs and onion. Crumble beef and turkey over mixture and mix well., Shape into 1-1/4-in. balls. Place meatballs on a rack coated with cooking spray in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 375° for 15 -18 minutes or until meat is no longer pink; drain. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine brown sugar and cornstarch. Stir in vinegar until smooth. Add the ketchup, molasses, orange juice concentrate, mustard, soy sauce and hot pepper sauce. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add meatballs; heat through. Serve with noodles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 672 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 1050mg sodium, Carbohydrate 105g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ZESTY AND TANGY MEATBALLS
Easy and delicious, that is the type of party food I like. The sauce is indeed zesty and tangy, but a bit sweet too. I loved the bold flavors in this appetizing dish. These would be great for a tailgate, game night, or can be fancy enough to serve at a holiday party. Easy, easy, easy!
Provided by Teressa Drenth
Categories Meat Appetizers
Time 3h10m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Combine sauce ingredients and pour over meatballs in 5qt or larger Crock Pot.
- 2. Cover and set Crock Pot on HIGH for 3 hours, stirring 2-3 times during cook time.
FRIED ZESTY MEATBALLS W/RED PEPPER DIPPING SAUCE
Found this recipe in a 2006 recipe book, the flavors are delish and a surprise zesty flavor for a different app.
Provided by Lisa G. Sweet Pantry Gal
Categories Other Sauces
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 400. Mix ground beef with 3/4c breadcrumbs, parm,3 eggs, and milk. Shape into 1inch balls.
- 2. Set up 3 bowls one w/cup flour s&p, 1 w/1 egg and 2tsp water and wisk, one w/1/4 cup bread crumbs. Drench meatballs thru drenching station, set on baking sheet. Prepare frying pan with veg oil. Fry a few meatballs at a time til golden.
- 3. Place on baking sheet in oven for 15min.
- 4. Red dippping sauce 1 7oz jar roasted red pepper 1/2 cup catalina dressing 1tsp italian seasonings Combine ingredients and puree. Serve on side for diping meatballs.
ZESTY FRIED MEATBALLS WITH RED PEPPER SAUCE
Fried meatballs! I'd never heard of them until I saw this recipe! Recipe is from "Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade Cooking 3."
Provided by mailbelle
Categories Sauces
Time 40m
Yield 40 meatballs
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Lightly spray heavy duty baking sheet with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine beef, 3 eggs, milk, Parmesan cheese, 3/4 cup bread crumbs and Italian seasoning. Mix thoroughly and shape mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- In a small bowl, lightly beat 1 egg with 1 tablespoon water to make egg wash; in another small bowl, add remaining bread crumbs.
- Dip meatballs in egg mixture, then roll in bread crumbs and place them on prepared baking sheet.
- Heat oil in a heavy-bottom saucepan over high heat. Using a sloted spoon, carefully add meatballs to oil. Fry until golden brown, working in batches.
- Remove meatballs from oil and arrange in a single layer on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes.
- For red pepper sauce, combine all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.4, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 30.4, Sodium 193.2, Carbohydrate 2.9, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.7, Protein 4.2
ZESTY MEATBALLS AND RICE
Some meatballs are tomato saucy. Some are BBQ saucy. These meatballs are zesty, thanks to a classic dressing. Serve with rice for the win.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories 1 Bag, 5 Dinners
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix first 4 ingredients just until blended; shape into 16 meatballs.
- Cook in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 8 min. or until evenly browned, stirring occasionally.
- Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Bring to boil; simmer on medium-low heat 1 min. Cover. Remove from heat; let stand 5 min. or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Fluff with fork before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 950 mg, Carbohydrate 52 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 8 g, Protein 30 g
ZESTY TURKEY MEATBALLS
Found this on a package of ground turkey. A really easy-and lighter-version of the usual meatball. And with only 3 ingredients and 3 steps-Super easy to whip up in a jiffy! A great appetizer even for low-carbers and calorie counters!!
Provided by Meredith .F
Categories Poultry
Time 35m
Yield 25 meatballs
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Add taco seasoning and 1 egg to ground turkey and mix together.
- Form meatballs into bite size balls.
- Cook until firm-approx. 20-25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 30, Fat 1.7, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 22.8, Sodium 19.9, Protein 3.4
SLOW COOKER ZESTY COCKTAIL MEATBALLS
Can't remember where this came from. Great appetizer, and if you don't have time to make homemade meatballs (even though you should still try to because they are great!). You can buy the store bought ones and put them in the sauce!
Provided by Candace Michelle
Categories Meat
Time 2h45m
Yield 50 meatballs, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl whisk egg, then whisk in soup mix. Stir in stuffing or croutons, and add beef. Mix well. Shape into 1 inch meatballs (about 50). Place meatballs in ungreased 15 in x 10 in x 1 in dish.
- Bake meatballs for 15 minutes at 350°F, or until done. Drain fat. Place in a 3 1/2 quart slow cooker.
- In a medium bowl combine sauce ingredients. Pour over meatballs.
- Cover and cook on high about 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.4, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 51.8, Sodium 378.4, Carbohydrate 8.2, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 6.3, Protein 11.9
ZESTY PORCUPINE MEATBALLS
These meatballs are easy to make and a favorite around our house. Serve over hot rice.
Provided by Michelle R.
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry Meatball Appetizer Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Lightly beat egg with a fork, then add a heaping tablespoon of the soup and mix lightly. Mix in rice, onion, parsley, onion salt and pepper. Stir in the ground beef and mix well with hands. From mixture into 1 1/2 inch round meatballs.
- Coat a large skillet over medium heat with cooking spray. Cook meatballs and brown on all sides.
- Combine remaining soup with Worcestershire (you can increase or decrease Worcestershire to your liking), stir until smooth, then spoon over meatballs. Cover with lid and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring every few minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 407.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.4 g, Cholesterol 105.3 mg, Fat 21.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 20.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 1250.5 mg, Sugar 10.3 g
PORCUPINE MEATBALLS ZESTY RECIPE
Provided by sassy47
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1.Lightly beat egg with a fork, then add a heaping tablespoon of the soup and mix lightly. Mix in rice, onion, parsley, onion salt and pepper. Stir in the ground beef and mix well with hands. From mixture into 1 1/2 inch round meatballs. 2.Coat a large skillet over medium heat with cooking spray. Cook meatballs and brown on all sides. 3.Combine remaining soup with Worcestershire (you can increase or decrease Worcestershire to your liking), stir until smooth, then spoon over meatballs. Cover with lid and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring every few minutes. Amount Per Serving Calories: 408 | Total Fat: 21.6g | Cholesterol: 110mg
ZESTY SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS
Zesty Italian dressing is added to a mixture of ground beef, crushed crackers and minced garlic to make the meatballs for this tasty pasta dish.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375ºF.
- Mix first 5 ingredients just until blended; shape into 16 meatballs. Place on rimmed baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
- Bake 20 to 25 min. or until done (160ºF). Meanwhile, cook spaghetti as directed on package, omitting salt.
- Heat pasta sauce in large saucepan. Gently stir in meatballs. Drain spaghetti; place on large platter. Top with sauce; sprinkle with cheese and basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 530, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 1130 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 36 g
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