Saucy Apricot N Spiced Meatballs Recipe 455 Food

SAUCY APRICOT 'N' SPICED MEATBALLS RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with foil; lightly grease foil. Set aside. In a medium bowl, combine bread crumbs and milk. Let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in egg white, onion, dried apricots, salt, garlic, and chili powder. Add ground pork and ground turkey; mix well. Shape meat mixture into 24 meatballs. Place meatballs in the prepared baking pan. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until meatballs are done (160 degrees F). Drain meatballs on paper towels, if necessary. Place meatballs in a 1-1/2-quart slow cooker. Add Spiced Apricot Sauce; toss gently to coat. Turn cooker to warm setting or low-heat setting; keep meatballs warm for up to 2 hours. Spice Apricot Sauce Directions In a small saucepan combine apricot nectar, cornstarch, ancho chili powder, salt, and nutmeg. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 1 minute more. Makes about 1/2 cup. MAKE AHEAD: Prepare meatballs as directed through Step 2; cool. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Prepare sauce as directed. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. To serve, place meatballs in a 1-1/2-quart slow cooker. Add sauce; toss gently to coat. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 2-1/2 to 3 hours or until heated through. Turn to warm setting or leave on low-heat setting; keep warm for up to 2 hours.

3-INGREDIENT APRICOT GLAZED PARTY MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Spray slow cooker with cooking spray; turn to low.
• In small bowl, mix apricot preserves and chili sauce until well blended.
• Pour meatballs into slow cooker.
• Pour sauce over meatballs; stir until well coated.
• Cover; cook on low for 4 hours.
• Keep warm in slow cooker.

SPICED LAMB MEATBALLS, ROAST APRICOTS & FREGULA

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Arrange the apricots on a baking tray cut-side down and roast for 10 mins. Remove from the oven and set aside.
• Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large, shallow flameproof casserole over a low-medium heat. Cook the onion with a pinch of salt for 15 mins until golden brown and caramelised. Stir in the garlic and ras el hanout and cook for 1 min more. Tip in the tomatoes, tomato purée and harissa, and cook for another 5 mins. Stir in the stock and remove from the heat.
• For the meatballs, combine the lamb mince, breadcrumbs, chilli, coriander, cinnamon, egg yolk and most of the parsley in a large bowl with a pinch of salt, squishing the mixture together using your hands for around 5 mins. Form into 10 meatballs, weighing for accuracy if you like. Heat the remaining oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat and fry the meatballs for 5 mins until evenly golden.
• Stir the fregula and some seasoning into the casserole, then nestle in the meatballs and roasted apricots. Bring to a simmer, then bake in the oven, uncovered, for 15-20 mins or until the meatballs are cooked through. Scatter with the reserved parsley before serving.

SPICY MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4.
• Put the mince into the mixing bowl. Add the onions, garlic, curry powder, cumin, garam masala, paprika or cayenne pepper and coriander, then mix well. By adding these spices, you'll get a delicious flavour without having to add any salt.
• Add the beaten egg and breadcrumbs, then mix again.
• Divide the meat mixture into 15-18 evensized pieces and shape into balls (they should be about the size of a walnut). Always wash your hands thoroughly after handling raw meat so you don't transfer any germs that may be on the meat to other food or equipment.
• Heat the oil in the frying pan over a medium heat and add the meatballs using a spoon. Cook them for 5 mins, turning until golden brown. Remove from the pan and place them on to the tray. Bake in the oven for 15-20 mins.
• Remove from the oven. Remember to use oven gloves! Allow to cool slightly and serve with a fresh, crisp green salad, some pitta bread and tomato salsa.

TURKEY MEATBALLS IN APRICOT SAUCE WITH MINT AND ALMONDS

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large straight-sided skillet or braiser over medium. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft but no color has developed, about 5 minutes. Remove half of onion and reserve. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil, garlic, ginger, coriander, turmeric, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to onion in skillet, stirring to combine. Cook until fragrant, about 45 seconds. Transfer to a large bowl, reserving skillet (do not wipe clean); stir breadcrumbs and 1/4 cup broth into bowl with spiced onion. Let cool slightly.
• Add turkey, mint, egg, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt to bowl, gently stirring to combine (do not overwork, or meatballs with be tough). With dampened hands, form into golf-ball-size meatballs and transfer to a parchment-lined tray (you should have about 20, each roughly 2 inches in diameter). Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes or, loosely covered, up to 1 day.
• Meanwhile, combine apricots, cinnamon stick, and remaining 2 3/4 cups broth in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until apricots are very soft and plump, about 15 minutes. Let cool slightly; discard cinnamon. Transfer to a blender with reserved onion and purée until smooth.
• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in reserved skillet over medium-high. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in apricot mixture and bring to a boil. Gently nestle meatballs into sauce. Lower heat, partially cover (leaving about a 1-inch steam vent), and simmer, turning meatballs a few times, until almost cooked through and sauce has thickened and darkened slightly, 15 to 17 minutes.
• Uncover and continue to simmer until sauce reduces to a thick gravy, about 5 minutes more. Meanwhile, melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add almonds and cook, stirring occasionally, until nutty and golden in places, 2 to 3 minutes. Top meatballs with almonds and mint leaves; serve.

MOROCCAN MEATBALLS IN SPICY SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine the first 9 ingredients in a large bowl. Shape into 30 meatballs.
• Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Coat the pan with cooking spray. Add half of the meatballs to the pan, cook 3 minutes or until browned, stirring frequently.
• Place browned meatballs in a slow cooker, and brown the remaining meatballs.
• Combine the tomato paste and next 7 ingredients. Add to the slow cooker with the remaining meatballs. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours.
• Serve over couscous if desired.

SAUCY MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the eggs, bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. , Place on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes or until no longer pink. Drain on paper towels. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish., In a large saucepan, combine the ketchup, jelly and onion. Cook and stir over medium heat for 3-5 minutes or until jelly is melted. Pour over meatballs. Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes longer or until sauce is bubbly.

SPICED APRICOT MEAT BALLS

Steps:

• Soak 4 1/2 oz diced apricots in the brandy for 1 hour.
• Soak bread in 4 tablespoons of water, squeeze out water, set aside.
• In a large bowl, place the ground beef, onion, bread, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, pepper, and egg. Using hands, knead mixture until thoroughly combined. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
• Remove meatball mixture from refrigerator. Take a heaped teaspoon of mixture and roll into a ball with wet hands. Flatten slightly and press thumb in center to form a deep depression.
• Place 1/4 tsp soaked apricots in center and remould into a ball, covering the apricot. Place on a flat tray and continue to roll the remainder.
• Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
• For the dipping sauce:.
• Place diced apricots and water in a small pan with any remaining brandy-soaked apricots. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes or until very soft.
• Stir in sugar, vinegar, teriyaki sauce, and simmer 2 minutes.
• Puree in a blender or food processor.
• Stir in the fresh ginger juice and set aside.
• Heat oil in a large, heavy-based frying pan.
• Fry meatballs in 2-3 batches, rolling them around the pan to cook all over and keep their shape (about 4-5 minutes each batch).
• Drain on paper towels.
• Place on a heated serving platter, with dipping sauce in the center and toothpicks for serving.

INSTANT POT SWEET & SPICY COCKTAIL MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In the inner pot of a 6-quart or larger instant pot, whisk together the chili sauce, apricot preserves, barbecue sauce, water, red pepper flakes, granulated onion and garlic until smooth. Stir in the frozen meatballs and then lock the lid in place, making sure the valve is set to seal. Pressure cook on high for 6 minutes, and then release the pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and carefully remove the lid.
• Give the meatballs a stir and transfer to a large serving bowl. Garnish with chives or scallions before serving.

SWEETIE MEATBALLS IN APRICOT SAUCE

Steps:

• Place the apricots in a dish; pour the 2 cups hot water over them to completely cover.
• Allow them to soak for at least 2 hours or overnight.
• To make meatballs, preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
• In a bowl mix together all the meatball ingredients.
• Shape the mixture into 1 inch balls and put on an ungreased baking sheet.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until meatballs are browned.
• Put the cooked meatballs into a baking dish and hold to the side.
• While the meatballs are cooking place the apricots along with the water they have been soaking in, into a sauce pan.
• Add the two cinnamon sticks and bring to a boil.
• Lower the heat, cover and simmer until the apricots are soft, about 15 minutes.
• Remove the cinnamon sticks.
• Put the mixture (including the water the apricots are cooking in) into a blender or food processor, add the sugar and ginger and blend until smooth. (make sure you remove the center cap of the mixer since the sauce will be hot).
• Pour the apricot sauce over the meatballs and bake uncovered for 20 minutes in a 350 degree oven.

EASY SWEET AND SPICY MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Pour taco sauce and grape jelly into slow cooker; whisk to integrate jelly into sauce.
• Gently drop meatballs into the sauce.
• Cook on Low until sauce is warm and meatballs are tender and flavorful, about 4 hours.