Best Caribbean Meatballs With Tropical Sauce Recipes

TROPICAL BBQ MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly spray a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
• Puree mango chunks using an electric blender or food processor.
• Place ground beef in a large mixing bowl; add bread crumbs, garlic, soup mix, adobo, thyme, ginger, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly. Add eggs, followed by pureed mango; mix again. Shape into 1 1/2-inch meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until browned and no longer pink in the centers, about 45 minutes.
• Meanwhile, mix barbeque sauce, mango, pineapple, sugar, soy sauce, mustard, and cinnamon for sauce together in a medium mixing bowl.
• Remove meatballs from the oven and drain excess oil/grease. Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Pour sauce over meatballs and return to the oven.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

CARIBBEAN MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In large bowl, combine pork, water chestnuts, green onions, ginger, 1 tsp soy sauce and egg.
• Shape into 1 inch balls. Roll meatballs in cornstarch.
• Pour oil for frying into a wok or deep pan about 11/2 inches deep. Heat oil to 375F or until a chunk of bread sizzles.
• Add meatballs to oil just a few at a time so not to lower the oil temperature.
• Cook until browned all over, drain on paper towels.
• When done with the meatballs, pour out oil. Wipe out wok or skillet with paper towels.
• Return wok to high heat and pour in 1 tbls oil.
• Add green pepper and stir-fry 1 minute.
• Reduce heat to low and add meatballs and water. Cover and simmer 20 minutes or until meatballs are done in center.
• In a small bowl, combine orange juice, chili sauce, 1 tbls soy sauce, and honey. Pour over meatballs and continue cooking for another 2 minutes.
• This dish goes very well over the rice.

MEATBALLS WITH JAMAICAN-STYLE CURRY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon ginger, 1 tablespoon garlic, the egg, 1 tablespoon Curry Powder, the sesame oil and 1 teaspoon salt. In a separate large bowl, combine the beef, pork, jalapeno and scallions, then stir in the ginger-garlic mixture until well combined.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a small saute pan over medium-high heat. Check the meatball mixture for seasoning by taking a small amount and cooking a tester patty. Taste and adjust the remaining meatball mixture with more salt if necessary.
• Drizzle 2 tablespoons vegetable oil onto a rimmed baking sheet. Form the beef mixture into 18 meatballs, about 2 tablespoons each. Arrange onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake the meatballs, shaking the pan halfway through, until crispy on all sides, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the thyme, the remaining 1 tablespoon garlic, remaining 1 tablespoon ginger and 2 teaspoons Curry Powder. Cook until aromatic, 1 minute. Add the chicken stock and coconut milk and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer over medium-low and cook until the sauce starts to thicken slightly, 10 minutes. Add the meatballs and cook until heated through. Garnish with cilantro and serve.
• Mix all of the spices together in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Makes about 1/4 cup.

CARIBBEAN MEATBALLS IN SPICED RUM SAUCE

Steps:

• For the meatballs:.
• Grate the onion. Mince the 2 garlic cloves. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray.
• In a large bowl mix the ground beef, rice, onion, garlic, salt and pepper. Form mixture into 2" meatballs and put on the prepared baking sheet. Spray tops of meatballs with cooking spray.
• Broil meatballs, 6 inches from the heat, turning to brown all sides. Remove pan from oven and set aside while preparing the sauce.
• For the sauce:.
• Chop the onion, bell pepper, and tomatoes. Mince the garlic and jalapeno.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Saute the onion, garlic, bell pepper, and jalapeno for about 3 minutes. Stir in stock, rum, olives, tomatoes, ginger, tomato paste, molasses, and lime juice. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes.
• Add meatballs and cilantro to the sauce and bring to a boil Reduce heat, cover, and simmer over low heat for about 15 minutes. Turn meatballs occasionally while simmering.
• Combine cornstarch and 1 tablespoon cold water in a small cup, mixing well. Stir into the skillet and simmer for 2 more minutes, until the sauce is slightly thickened.
• Serve sprinkled with chopped peanuts.

CARIBBEAN MEATBALLS RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Steps:

• Make the meatballs: Combine the meat with the egg, pineapple, bell pepper, allspice, Worcestershire sauce, and a pinch of salt and pepper until everything is well combined. With wet hands, form meat into balls. Heat vegetable oil in a saute pan over medium heat and saute the meatballs until browned on all sides and cooked through. Make the dipping sauce: Slowly thin the orange marmalade with the orange juice until it reaches desired consistency. Then stir in the mustard and the dried chili flakes. Serve with meatballs.