Best Aji Appetizer Meatballs Uruguay Recipes

PARTY APPETIZER MEATBALLS

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These are a favorite at parties and gatherings. The recipe is easy, and the meatballs can be made well ahead of time and frozen until needed. I think what makes them taste so good is the sauce. -Nathalie Guest, Caledon, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 1h

Yield 8 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

2 pounds lean ground beef
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon ketchup
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
SAUCE:
1 bottle (14 ounces) hot or regular ketchup
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 jar (12 ounces) apple jelly
1 jar (12 ounces) currant jelly

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the first 12 ingredients. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. , Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes; drain. Combine ketchup and cornstarch in roasting pan. Stir in jellies; add the meatballs. Cover and bake for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 94mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

AJI APPETIZER MEATBALLS (URUGUAY)

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found for Culinary Quest 2014. This doesn't specify aji amarillo pepper....i recommend using what you can find that is a comfortable heat zone for you & your guests. I included 10 minutes cooling time in the 'cook time'.

Provided by Beth Renzetti @elmotoo

Categories Meat Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

5 tablespoon(s) olive oil, divided
1 - medium onion, finely chopped
1 - large aji chile (or wax chile), chopped
1 - large tomato, chopped
1 teaspoon(s) light brown sugar
- salt and pepper, to taste
1 pound(s) ground pork
1 cup(s) fresh bread crumbs
1/4 cup(s) parmesan cheese
1/4 cup(s) currants
1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon
2 - eggs, beaten
- milk, as needed
- flour, as needed
- salsa, for serving

Steps:

Saute onion in 2 tablespoons of oil until onion is translucent.
Add chile, tomato, brown sugar, salt and pepper. Cook until the mixture becomes thick and dry. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
In bowl, combine pork, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, currants, cinnamon and sauteed tomato mixture. Stir well.
Add eggs and mix thoroughly. If mixture is too dry add some milk. Form into small meatballs. Roll them in flour.
Heat the remaining oil in skillet and fry until they are lightly browned. Drain on paper towels and serve with salsa.