Meatball Appetizer Recipes

Meatball appetizers are the most popular quintessential party food, with excellent flavor. They are absolutely delicious and easy to make. The best part of this recipe is that, it can varied in many ways to create a variety of flavors. Meatball appetizers are luscious finger foods to be served at casual get-together, graduation parties, New Year's eve, etc.

Sweet and Sour Meatball with Pineapple

Ingredients

For meatball

• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3/4 cup quick oatmeal
• 3 to 4 tablespoons chopped water chestnuts
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce

For sauce

• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup vinegar
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 can (8 ounces) pineapple tidbits, drained

Preparation

For meatball: Take a bowl, and mix well all the meatball ingredients. Shape into 1 inch balls and deep fry until brown. Drain out and keep aside.

For sauce: Combine beef broth, brown sugar, cornstarch, vinegar, and 2 teaspoons of soy sauce in a large deep pan; and bring it to boil. Boil the mixture until it thickens; add pineapple, green pepper and meatballs. Simmer for 30 minutes more.

Turkey Meatballs

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground turkey or lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup whole bran cereal, crushed or corn flake crumbs
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1 beaten egg
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 large carrot, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoon dill weed

Preparation

In a bowl, mix cereal, egg, Worcestershire sauce and lemon peel. Add ground turkey and shredded carrot; mix well. Shape into small meatballs, and deep fry them in oil.

Take a pan; add broth and transfer meatballs. Cook on high flame for about 2 to 3 hours. Combine yogurt, cornstarch, lemon juice and dill in a small mixing bowl. When the meatballs are cooked, reserve broth in crock and place the meatballs on a serving dish; cover with lid. Now, add the yogurt mixture to crock; cook until broth is thickened. Stir and cook for 2 minutes more and pour it over meatballs. It tastes wonderful, when it is served with rice or egg noodles.

Mexican Meatballs with Flavor Sauce

Ingredients

For meatball

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 small onion, minced
• 1 egg beaten
• 1/4 cup white cornmeal
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder

For sauce

• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
• 3 cups tomato juice
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic
• 2 tablespoons chilli powder
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
• salt to taste

Preparation

For meatball: Take a bowl and mix all meatball ingredients together. Shape into small 1/2 inch balls and keep aside.

For sauce: Take a large sauce pan, melt butter or margarine; add chopped onion and cook until brown. Add garlic, chili powder, cumin powder, oregano, tomato juice and salt to taste; bring it to boil. Drop the meatballs into boiling sauce; cover with lid and simmer for about 10 minutes until meatballs are cooked.

Firstly, you can try these recipes, and later move on to meatball recipes with different sauces, to get a varied flavor. I am sure with these easy ideas for meatball appetizers, you are bound to entice your taste buds. Enjoy!