Meat Balls With Creole Sauce Recipe

Name: Meat Balls With Creole Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: meatballs; 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef; 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1/3 sweet green pepper, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin powder; 1/2 teaspoon complete seasoning (I use badia); 1 tablespoon maggi seasoning sauce; 1 teaspoon italian seasoning; 3 slices white bread (soaked in some water); 2 eggs (beaten); 1 pinch salt; habanero sauce (optional); 4 tablespoons butter; 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil; SAUCE; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 tomatoes, chopped; 2/3 sweet green pepper, chopped; 1 crushed beef bouillon; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin powder; 1/2 teaspoon complete seasoning (I use badia); 1/2 teaspoon curry powder; 1 tablespoon distilled vinegar; 2 teaspoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 3/4 cup water; 6 tablespoons vegetable oil

Servings: persons

meatballs
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1 medium onion, chopped
1/3 sweet green pepper, chopped
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin powder
1/2 teaspoon complete seasoning (I use badia)
1 tablespoon maggi seasoning sauce
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
3 slices white bread (soaked in some water)
2 eggs (beaten)
1 pinch salt
habanero sauce (optional)
4 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
SAUCE
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tomatoes, chopped
2/3 sweet green pepper, chopped
1 crushed beef bouillon
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin powder
1/2 teaspoon complete seasoning (I use badia)
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1 tablespoon distilled vinegar
2 teaspoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon soy sauce
3/4 cup water
6 tablespoons vegetable oil

1
For the Meat Ball: Fry the chopped onions and the chopped green pepper in 2 TBS butter until tender. When done, let them cool for a moment then add them to the ground beef. Add also to the beef: garlic powder, salt, cumin, complete seasoning, maggi, italian seasoning then mix well. Press and drain the slices of bread (use the palm of hand) and break into pieces then add to meat together with eggs. Mix well. Shape into balls a little bit bigger that a golf ball, and fry in butter and vegetable oil.
2
For the sauce: Fry the onions, pepper and tomato for about 3 minutes. Then add bouillon, cumin powder, complete seasoning and curry powder mix and let simmer on medium for another minute. Add the vinager, tomato paste, soy sauce and the water and let simmer until the sauce begins to thicken then add the meatballs and toss.
3
Serve with white rice and fried plantains. Enjoy -- .

1748

kcal

Calories

173

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 29 ingredients. The key ingredients include: meatballs, 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef, 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, 1 medium onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Meat Balls With Creole Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Meat Balls With Creole Sauce

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