Spicy Meatballs With Chorizo And Chicken Recipe

Name: Spicy Meatballs With Chorizo And Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 0.5 lb ground beef; 0.5 lb ground pork; 2.5 ounces cured smoked chorizo or a similar spicy sausage; 1 fillet of chicken; 2 cloves of garlic; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp harissa; 1 egg; Butter and oil for frying

Servings: persons

0.5 lb ground beef
0.5 lb ground pork
2.5 ounces cured smoked chorizo or a similar spicy sausage
1 fillet of chicken
2 cloves of garlic
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp salt
1 tsp harissa
1 egg
Butter and oil for frying

1
In a hot, dry frying pan, add cumin, cayenne pepper, and coriander and stir about 30 seconds to roast the spices. Let cool.
2
Cut sausage and chicken fillet into smaller pieces and place in food processor together with garlic cloves. Run processor until mixed. In a bowl, combine sausage and chicken mix with the ground meat. Add spices, garlic, salt and egg and mix well with washed hands. Cover bowl with saran wrap and place in fridge for at least an hour to let the flavors mix.
3
Heat oven to 350 F. Roll golf ball sized balls (about 24) with wet hands. Fry in two batches in the butter and oil until browned. Place in oven-proof pan and when all balls are fried, finish cooking them them in the middle of the oven for 15 minutes.
4
Enjoy!

398

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* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 0.5 lb ground beef, 0.5 lb ground pork, 2.5 ounces cured smoked chorizo or a similar spicy sausage, 1 fillet of chicken, and more.

Yes, Spicy Meatballs With Chorizo And Chicken 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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Spicy Meatballs With Chorizo And Chicken

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