Best Zesty Meatballs Recipes

ZESTY CHICKEN MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, gently mix the chicken, garlic, egg, bread crumbs, Worcestershire, paprika, onion powder, oregano, thyme, brown sugar, lemon zest, 2 healthy pinches of salt and a few grinds of pepper in a bowl. Form into mini meatballs, slightly smaller than a golf ball; it should make 28 to 30 meatballs. Warm the butter and oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Transfer the meatballs to the pan and do not disturb for 3 minutes to brown well. Turn, cooking another 3 minutes without disturbing. Keep cooking until browned and cooked on all sides, but still juicy and plump with a spring to the touch. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Serve atop Collard Green Pesto Linguine, if desired.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium heat. Blanch collards until bright green, about 1 minute. Transfer immediately to an ice bath to shock, saving the boiling water for cooking the pasta. Remove the collards from the ice water and pat dry with paper towels before transferring them to a food processor.
• Add the linguine to the pot of salted boiling water and cook according to package instructions.
• Meanwhile, in a dry skillet, over low heat, toast the pecans until fragrant. Transfer to the food processor with Parmesan, olives and garlic. With food processor running, slowly drizzle in olive oil until pesto comes together. Taste for seasoning, and add salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.
• To serve, put enough pesto to coat the pasta into a large serving bowl. Drain the pasta and quickly add it to the bowl. The water still clinging to the pasta will loosen up the pesto. Toss to coat. Add more pesto, if needed. Transfer the pasta to a serving bowl and garnish with Parmesan sprinkled over the top.

STEPH'S ZESTY SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Heat a slow cooker to Medium-High; stir the reserved liquid from the pineapple chunks, soy sauce, vinegar, and brown sugar together in the slow cooker. Whisk the cornstarch into the mixture until dissolved.
• Mix the ground beef, egg, Worcestershire sauce, milk, bread crumbs, onion, salt, and pepper together in a bowl; form into 1-inch balls.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat; cook the meatballs in the hot skillet until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Place the meatballs into the slow cooker. Add the reserved pineapple chunks and green bell pepper.
• Cover and cook until the meatballs are no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour.

ZESTY VEGETARIAN SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch rectangular baking dish with cooking spray.
• Mix the ground pecans, eggs, Colby-Jack cheese, minced onion, Italian seasoning, cornflake crumbs, and salt in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Add another egg if mixture isn't holding together. Shape the mixture into balls, and place into the prepared baking dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until browned and set, about 45 minutes.
• Mix together the vegetable oil, vinegar, ketchup, grated onion, apricot jam, and oregano together in a bowl until smooth; pour the sauce over the baked pecan balls, and return to oven until the sauce is bubbling, 5 to 10 more minutes.

ZESTY MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Place onion in a small microwave-safe bowl; cover and microwave on high for 1-1/2 minutes or until tender. In a large bowl, combine the egg whites, milk, mustard, salt, cracker crumbs and onion. Crumble beef and turkey over mixture and mix well., Shape into 1-1/4-in. balls. Place meatballs on a rack coated with cooking spray in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 375° for 15 -18 minutes or until meat is no longer pink; drain. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine brown sugar and cornstarch. Stir in vinegar until smooth. Add the ketchup, molasses, orange juice concentrate, mustard, soy sauce and hot pepper sauce. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add meatballs; heat through. Serve with noodles.

ZESTY AND TANGY MEATBALLS

Steps:

• 1. Combine sauce ingredients and pour over meatballs in 5qt or larger Crock Pot.
• 2. Cover and set Crock Pot on HIGH for 3 hours, stirring 2-3 times during cook time.

FRIED ZESTY MEATBALLS W/RED PEPPER DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 400. Mix ground beef with 3/4c breadcrumbs, parm,3 eggs, and milk. Shape into 1inch balls.
• 2. Set up 3 bowls one w/cup flour s&p, 1 w/1 egg and 2tsp water and wisk, one w/1/4 cup bread crumbs. Drench meatballs thru drenching station, set on baking sheet. Prepare frying pan with veg oil. Fry a few meatballs at a time til golden.
• 3. Place on baking sheet in oven for 15min.
• 4. Red dippping sauce 1 7oz jar roasted red pepper 1/2 cup catalina dressing 1tsp italian seasonings Combine ingredients and puree. Serve on side for diping meatballs.

ZESTY MEATBALLS AND RICE

Steps:

• Mix first 4 ingredients just until blended; shape into 16 meatballs.
• Cook in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 8 min. or until evenly browned, stirring occasionally.
• Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Bring to boil; simmer on medium-low heat 1 min. Cover. Remove from heat; let stand 5 min. or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Fluff with fork before serving.

ZESTY FRIED MEATBALLS WITH RED PEPPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• Lightly spray heavy duty baking sheet with cooking spray.
• In a large bowl, combine beef, 3 eggs, milk, Parmesan cheese, 3/4 cup bread crumbs and Italian seasoning. Mix thoroughly and shape mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
• In a small bowl, lightly beat 1 egg with 1 tablespoon water to make egg wash; in another small bowl, add remaining bread crumbs.
• Dip meatballs in egg mixture, then roll in bread crumbs and place them on prepared baking sheet.
• Heat oil in a heavy-bottom saucepan over high heat. Using a sloted spoon, carefully add meatballs to oil. Fry until golden brown, working in batches.
• Remove meatballs from oil and arrange in a single layer on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes.
• For red pepper sauce, combine all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth.

ZESTY TURKEY MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Add taco seasoning and 1 egg to ground turkey and mix together.
• Form meatballs into bite size balls.
• Cook until firm-approx. 20-25 minutes.

SLOW COOKER ZESTY COCKTAIL MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In a large bowl whisk egg, then whisk in soup mix. Stir in stuffing or croutons, and add beef. Mix well. Shape into 1 inch meatballs (about 50). Place meatballs in ungreased 15 in x 10 in x 1 in dish.
• Bake meatballs for 15 minutes at 350°F, or until done. Drain fat. Place in a 3 1/2 quart slow cooker.
• In a medium bowl combine sauce ingredients. Pour over meatballs.
• Cover and cook on high about 2 hours.

ZESTY PORCUPINE MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Lightly beat egg with a fork, then add a heaping tablespoon of the soup and mix lightly. Mix in rice, onion, parsley, onion salt and pepper. Stir in the ground beef and mix well with hands. From mixture into 1 1/2 inch round meatballs.
• Coat a large skillet over medium heat with cooking spray. Cook meatballs and brown on all sides.
• Combine remaining soup with Worcestershire (you can increase or decrease Worcestershire to your liking), stir until smooth, then spoon over meatballs. Cover with lid and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring every few minutes.

PORCUPINE MEATBALLS ZESTY RECIPE

Steps:

• 1.Lightly beat egg with a fork, then add a heaping tablespoon of the soup and mix lightly. Mix in rice, onion, parsley, onion salt and pepper. Stir in the ground beef and mix well with hands. From mixture into 1 1/2 inch round meatballs. 2.Coat a large skillet over medium heat with cooking spray. Cook meatballs and brown on all sides. 3.Combine remaining soup with Worcestershire (you can increase or decrease Worcestershire to your liking), stir until smooth, then spoon over meatballs. Cover with lid and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring every few minutes. Amount Per Serving Calories: 408 | Total Fat: 21.6g | Cholesterol: 110mg

ZESTY SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375ºF.
• Mix first 5 ingredients just until blended; shape into 16 meatballs. Place on rimmed baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
• Bake 20 to 25 min. or until done (160ºF). Meanwhile, cook spaghetti as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Heat pasta sauce in large saucepan. Gently stir in meatballs. Drain spaghetti; place on large platter. Top with sauce; sprinkle with cheese and basil.