Spicy Meatballs
Turn up the heat in your kitchen with these irresistible Spicy Meatballs, a perfect blend of bold seasonings and hearty ingredients for a dish that’s bursting with flavor! Made with a mix of ground beef and pork for a tender, juicy texture, these meatballs are seasoned with smoky paprika, cumin, and a touch of red chili flakes to deliver the perfect spicy kick. Simmered to perfection in a rich marinara sauce, these meatballs are ideal for pairing with pasta, rice, or crusty bread. Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser that combines quick preparation, bold spices, and comforting flavors. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, these Spicy Meatballs are guaranteed to elevate your meal game!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Ground beef
- 250 grams Ground pork
- 100 grams Breadcrumbs
- 1 large Eggs
- 60 milliliters Milk
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 medium Onion
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Red chili flakes
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 500 milliliters Marinara sauce
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef and ground pork.
Add the breadcrumbs, egg, milk, minced garlic, finely chopped onion, and chopped fresh parsley to the meat mixture.
Sprinkle in the ground cumin, smoked paprika, red chili flakes, salt, and black pepper.
Mix everything together with clean hands until just combined. Be careful not to overwork the meat mixture, as it can make the meatballs dense.
Roll the mixture into evenly-sized meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on a plate or tray.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, carefully add the meatballs in a single layer. Cook in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding.
Sear the meatballs for 2-3 minutes on each side until they are browned all over. They do not need to be fully cooked yet, as they will finish cooking in the sauce.
Once all the meatballs are browned, reduce the heat to medium-low and pour the marinara sauce into the skillet.
Gently add the meatballs back into the skillet, making sure they are mostly submerged in the sauce.
Cover the skillet with a lid and let the meatballs simmer in the sauce for 15-20 minutes, or until they are fully cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C).
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve the spicy meatballs hot with your choice of pasta, rice, or crusty bread. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
718 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.7 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.7 g | 83% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 176 mg | 59% | |
| Sodium | 1205 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.0 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.7 g | ||
| Protein | 38.8 g | 78% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 106 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 582 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
