Spicy Meatball Recipe

Name: Spicy Meatball
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 teaspoons hot sauce; 1/2 small onion, very finely chopped; 1 teaspoon tomato paste; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh mint, chopped; 1 pound ground pork or beef; 1 large egg; 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs; vegetable oil, for searing

Servings: persons

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons hot sauce
1/2 small onion, very finely chopped
1 teaspoon tomato paste
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh mint, chopped
1 pound ground pork or beef
1 large egg
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
vegetable oil, for searing

1
In a bowl combine the cumin, hot sauce, onion, tomato paste, oregano, and mint.
2
Add the ground pork, egg and bread crumbs.
3
Season with salt and pepper.
4
Roll the meat mixture into balls, using about 1 heaping tablespoon of the mixture to make each ball.
5
This makes about 20 meatballs.
6
Preheat the oven to 400F.
7
Heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat.
8
Add one tablespoon of oil.
9
Once hot, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan, saute the meatballs until well browned, about 3 minutes on each side.
10
Transfer to a baking sheet and bake until cooked through, about 8 minutes, or add to a pot of your favorite sauce and simmer until cooked through.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 2 teaspoons hot sauce, 1/2 small onion, very finely chopped, 1 teaspoon tomato paste, and more.

Yes, Spicy Meatball 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.

Spicy Meatball

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