CARIBBEAN MEATBALLS IN SPICED RUM SAUCE

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These hearty beef meatballs are delicious, but the zippy zesty sauce puts them over the top! From "The Meatball Cookbook Bible"....

Provided by loof751

Categories     Meat

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 1/4 lbs ground beef
1 cup cooked rice
1 small onion
2 garlic cloves
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 small red onion
4 garlic cloves
1 green bell pepper
1 large jalapeno pepper (or serrano)
2 cups beef stock
1/4 cup dark rum
1/4 cup sliced green olives
3 medium tomatoes
2 tablespoons fresh grated ginger (or 1/2 tsp ground)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons molasses
2 tablespoons lime juice (fresh is best)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (or parsley)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup chopped salted peanuts
cooking spray

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 742.5, Fat 44.3, SaturatedFat 11.6, Cholesterol 96.4, Sodium 978.1, Carbohydrate 43.1, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 12.8, Protein 38

Mano Rajpoot
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I love the sweet and savory flavor of this dish. The meatballs are so tender and the sauce is perfect.


Chandra bir Gurung
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These meatballs are a great way to change up your weeknight dinner routine. They're easy to make and the whole family will love them.


Mohadeb Roy
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The meatballs are so tender and juicy and the sauce is so flavorful.


Bangaly Babu
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I love the Caribbean flavors in this dish. The meatballs are so flavorful and the sauce is perfect.


Sonia Iribhogbe
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These meatballs are a great way to use up leftover rice. They're also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Camella Davis
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I'm always looking for new and exciting meatball recipes and this one definitely fits the bill. The spiced rum sauce is a game-changer.


gulshan hayat
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I made these meatballs for my family and they loved them. The sauce is so rich and flavorful and the meatballs are so tender.


md Sagour
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These meatballs are the perfect party food. They're easy to make and everyone loves them.


ahmed anik
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of rum, but I'm so glad I did. The sauce is amazing and the meatballs are so flavorful.


Kendell Lestrick
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I love the sweet and spicy flavor of this dish. The meatballs are so tender and juicy.


Siyabulela Siya
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These meatballs are a great appetizer or main course. I served them with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a delicious meal.


Gulam Novi
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I've never made meatballs before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. They turned out perfect and everyone loved them.


Abadul Haqk
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I love the combination of spices in this recipe. The meatballs are so flavorful and the sauce is perfect.


Wood Factor
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These meatballs are easy to make and absolutely delicious. I served them with rice and beans and it was a perfect meal.


Khalid habib Sabri
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I've made these meatballs twice now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The sauce is so flavorful and the meatballs are so tender.


Julfiker Ali
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These Caribbean meatballs were a hit at my last party! The spiced rum sauce is divine.


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