Best 7 Meatballs In Salsa Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

**Meatballs in Salsa: A Flavorful Fusion of Savory and Spicy**

Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with our diverse collection of meatball in salsa recipes. Embark on a taste adventure as we present an array of options to suit every palate. From the classic combination of beef meatballs simmered in a rich, tangy salsa, to the unique blend of pork meatballs infused with aromatic herbs and spices, our recipes offer a symphony of flavors. Whether you prefer a mild tomato-based salsa or a fiery habanero salsa, we have a recipe that will滿足 your cravings. Each recipe includes detailed instructions and helpful tips to ensure your meatballs turn out perfectly tender and juicy, while the salsa is bursting with vibrant flavors. So, prepare to tantalize your taste buds and impress your loved ones with these delectable meatball in salsa dishes.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

MEATBALLS IN SALSA



Meatballs in Salsa image

This recipe is here through the courtesy of the great Mildred "Mama Dip" Council. If you didn't yet know about this great Southern treasure, read up on her life story and buy her cookbook. You will not regret it!

Provided by Mercy

Categories     Pork

Time 1h20m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) jar prepared hot salsa
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 lb ground sirloin (or lean ground beef)
1/2 lb ground pork
1 egg, beaten
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon garlic salt (I use fresh minced garlic and salt, but this is the original recipe)
2 tablespoons prepared steak sauce (like A1)
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 tablespoon prepared mustard

Steps:

  • Combine the salsa with the tomato sauce in a saucepan and start warming together over low heat.
  • Mix the remaining ingredients together with your hands until thoroughly combined.
  • Form the mixture into 20 1-inch balls.
  • Bake the meatballs on a cookie sheet or baking pan at 350°F for 25 minutes.
  • Transfer the meatballs to a casserole, pour the heated sauce over the top and bake at 350°F for 10 minutes.
  • Turn the oven off, leaving the dish inside, and let it set in the cooling oven for 20 to 25 minutes until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388.6, Fat 24.4, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 145.8, Sodium 917.1, Carbohydrate 9.5, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 4.9, Protein 32.4

SALSA MEATBALL TAPAS



Salsa Meatball Tapas image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings, 2 topped crackers each

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 frozen cooked meatballs (1/2 oz. each)
1/4 cup A.1. Thick & Hearty Steak Sauce
1/4 cup TACO BELL® HOME ORIGINALS® Thick 'N Chunky Salsa
4 oz. KRAFT Natural 2% Milk Blend of Reduced Fat Monterey Jack, Mild Cheddar & Colby Cheeses, cut into 12 slices
24 RITZ Crackers
12 stuffed green olives, sliced

Steps:

  • HEAT oven to 350F. Cook meatballs as directed on package; cut in half. Place in large bowl. Add steak sauce and salsa; toss to coat. Cut cheese slices in half. PLACE crackers in single layer on baking sheet; top with cheese and meatballs. BAKE 4 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with olives.
  • TACO BELL® and HOME ORIGINALS® are trademarks owned and licensed by Taco Bell Corp.
  • Special Extra: For spicy tapas, prepare using medium or hot salsa. Top each with 1 jalapeno slice instead of the olive slices.
  • Substitute: Prepare using KRAFT 2% Milk Natural Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese.
  • Nutrition Information Per Serving: 130 Calories, 8 g Total Fat, 3 g Saturated Fat, 15 mg Cholesterol, 490 mg Sodium, 8 g Carbohydrate, 1 g Dietary Fiber, 2 g Sugars, 5 g Protein

SLOW-COOKER ITALIAN MEATBALLS



Slow-Cooker Italian Meatballs image

These meatballs taste just like your nonna's without any pre-cooking or tending to-just throw them in the slow cooker with the rest of the ingredients. The recipe makes enough meatballs and sauce to serve with two pounds of pasta. They are also delicious over polenta, stuffed into sub rolls or as a pizza topping.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 8h20m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Two 28-ounce cans whole plum tomatoes
One 6-ounce can tomato paste
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled
2 bay leaves
Kosher salt
1 small onion, cut into chunks
1 small carrot, cut into chunks
1 celery stalk, cut into chunks
1/2 cup fresh Italian parsley leaves
2 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled
1 pound 90 percent lean ground beef
1 pound ground pork
2 large eggs
3/4 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • For the sauce: Pour the tomatoes into a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker and crush by hand. Stir in the tomato paste, olive oil, oregano, pepper flakes, garlic, bay leaves and 2 teaspoons salt.
  • For the meatballs: Place the onions, carrots, celery, parsley and garlic in a food processor and pulse to make a paste. Transfer to a large bowl and add the beef, pork, eggs, breadcrumbs, Parmesan and 1 teaspoon salt. Form into 1 1/2-inch meatballs (you should get about 20 to 24) and nestle into the sauce in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 4 to 5 hours or low for 7 to 8 hours. Discard the bay leaves before serving.

MEATBALLS WITH SALSA VERDE



Meatballs with Salsa Verde image

Every cook in Mexico has her own recipe for meatballs, or albóndigas, but we have to admit, this recipe for Meatballs with Salsa verde is one of our favorites! Salsa verde, or green sauce, is a popular Mexican salsa made from whole tomatillos, onions, jalapeños and garlic. Salsa verde has a fresh, tangy and slightly spicy flavor. The meatballs, made with equal parts ground beef and ground pork, are perfectly seasoned, then cooked directly in the Salsa Verde, where they absorb all of the wonderful flavors and become plump, tender and juicy. They're so good; we suggest making a double batch!

Time 1h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 14

Recipe Featured Product 1 can (26 oz.) GOYA® Whole Tomatillos, Drained
¾ medium yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
2 tsp. GOYA® Minced Garlic
2 GOYA® Whole Jalapeños
1 packet GOYA® Powderded Chicken Flavored Bouillon
GOYA® Adobo All- Purpose Seasoning with Pepper, to taste
¾ lb. lean ground beef
¾ lb. lean ground pork
GOYA® Adobo All- Purpose Seasoning with Pepper, to taste
1 cup GOYA® Breadcrumbs made with Sazonador Total, soaked in ¼ cup milk
2 eggs slightly beaten
½ medium yellow onion, finely chopped (about ½ cup)
1 tbsp. chopped cilantro
1 tsp. GOYA® Dried Oregano

Steps:

  • Step 1 To blender, add tomatillos, onion, garlic, jalapeños, chicken bouillon and 1 cup water. Blend until smooth and well combined. Add tomatillo sauce to large saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium low; simmer, stirring occasionally until sauce thickens slightly, about 10 minutes. Season sauce with Adobo, keep warm. Step 2 Season beef and pork with Adobo. In bowl, combine meat, soaked breadcrumbs, eggs, onion, cilantro and oregano. Mix thoroughly. Step 3 Using palms of hands, roll 1 heaping tablespoon meat mixture to form round ball about size of walnut. Repeat with remaining meat mixture to form about 24 meatballs. Step 4 Add meatballs to reserved sauce set over medium-low heat. Cover pot and simmer until meatballs are cooked through, about 25 minutes, gently stirring and adding water in 2 tablespoon measures if sauce evaporates below tops of meatballs. Serve with cooked white rice or pasta.

GRILLED LAMB MEATBALLS WITH SALSA VERDE



Grilled Lamb Meatballs with Salsa Verde image

Soak bamboo skewers in water first for about 30 minutes, to prevent them from scorching on the grill.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 1h20m

Yield Makes about 60

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 slices white sandwich bread, torn into large pieces
1/4 cup whole milk
1 small onion, quartered
2 cloves garlic
1 large egg white
2 teaspoons coarse salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 pound ground lamb
1/2 pound ground pork
Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons juice
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
2 cups fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves (from 1 bunch)
1 cup fresh mint leaves (from 1 bunch)
1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Meatballs: Working in batches, pulse bread into coarse crumbs in a food processor. Transfer to a bowl, drizzle with milk, and let stand 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, puree onion and garlic in processor until smooth. Add egg white, salt, and pepper; pulse to combine. Stir onion mixture into breadcrumbs. Add lamb and pork; gently mix until just combined. With dampened hands, form mixture into 1-inch-diameter balls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover, and refrigerate until ready to use, up to 1 day. (Or freeze until firm, then transfer to resealable plastic bags and freeze up to 1 month; thaw overnight in refrigerator.)
  • Preheat grill for direct heat. Thread 2 meatballs onto each skewer and brush with oil. Grill meatballs, turning a few times, until just cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Salsa verde: Stir together lemon zest and juice, salt, and pepper flakes in a bowl until salt is dissolved. Puree lemon mixture with herbs and oil in processor until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto surface. Store in refrigerator until ready to serve, up to 1 day; dollop onto warm meatballs.

SALSA TURKEY MEATBALLS



Salsa Turkey Meatballs image

This meatball dinner has a sassy salsa twist! Get dinner on the table faster by using 20 Freezer-Friendly Turkey Meatballs-simply fast-forward to step three and follow the recipe as written!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound ground turkey
1/2 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs
3 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
1 egg
1 jar (16 ounces) Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
2 medium green onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Mix all ingredients except salsa and green onions. Shape mixture into twenty 1 1/2-inch meatballs.
  • Place in ungreased rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches. Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until thermometer inserted in center of meatballs reads 165°F.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, place salsa and meatballs. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 15 minutes or until salsa and meatballs are hot. Sprinkle with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1000 mg

APRICOT SALSA MEATBALLS



Apricot Salsa Meatballs image

This incredibly yummy meatball recipe disappears quickly at parties. I found it on the back of a package of Armour meatballs. I use more cinnamon than is called for--at least 2 tsp.

Provided by Kate 8

Categories     Meat

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 lb frozen meatballs, regular, appetizer sized
1 cup salsa, fresh if possible
1 cup apricot preserves
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a large saucepan or crockpot.
  • Mix thoroughly with large spoon.
  • Simmer 30 minutes stovetop or 2 hours in crockpot on high.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.7, Fat 0.2, Sodium 280.4, Carbohydrate 37.4, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 20.9, Protein 1.1

Tips:

  • Choose the right ground beef. For the best meatballs, use a combination of ground beef chuck and ground beef round. This will give you a juicy, flavorful meatball that's not too dry or greasy.
  • Don't overmix the meatball mixture. Overmixing will make the meatballs tough. Just mix until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use a large skillet to cook the meatballs. This will help prevent them from overcrowding and sticking to each other.
  • Brown the meatballs over medium-high heat. This will help to create a nice crust on the outside of the meatballs and keep them from falling apart.
  • Simmer the meatballs in salsa. This will help to infuse them with flavor and keep them moist.
  • Serve the meatballs with your favorite sides. Some popular options include rice, pasta, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

These meatballs in salsa are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. They are also a great appetizer or party food. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give these meatballs in salsa a try!

Related Topics