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Party Meatballs 4 Ways

1 hServes 40Nutri-Score C€€
from @buzzfeedtasty1 import0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

40 people
  • ground beefMeat454 g
  • ground porkMeat454 g
  • panko bread crumbsBakery60 g
  • onion (finely minced)Produce1 piece
  • parsley (finely chopped)Produce15 g
  • garlic (minced)Produce2 pieces
  • eggsDairy2 pieces
  • kosher salt (to taste)Spices5 g
  • black pepper (to taste)Spices2 g
  • vegetable oil (for the pan and the rack)Pantry30 ml
  • onion (finely minced, for the barbecue onion sauce)Produce1 piece
  • garlic (minced, for the barbecue onion sauce)Produce4 pieces
  • apple cider vinegarPantry120 ml
  • ketchupPantry240 ml
  • tomato pastePantry30 g
  • mustardPantry15 ml
  • Worcestershire saucePantry30 ml
  • honeyPantry170 g
  • brown sugarPantry50 g
  • salt (to taste)Spices3 g
  • pepper (to taste)Spices2 g
  • fried onions (to serve)Pantry40 g
  • mirin (for the teriyaki sauce)Pantry120 ml
  • garlic (minced, for the teriyaki sauce)Produce3 pieces
  • ginger (minced)Produce15 g
  • soy saucePantry240 ml
  • sugarPantry100 g
  • sesame seeds (to serve)Nuts & seeds15 g
  • scallions (chopped, to serve)Produce3 pieces
  • olive oil (for the marinara sauce)Pantry30 ml
  • onion (finely chopped, for the marinara sauce)Produce1 piece
  • garlic (minced, for the marinara sauce)Produce4 pieces
  • dried oreganoSpices3 g
  • dried parsleySpices2 g
  • dried basilSpices2 g
  • red pepper flakesSpices2 g
  • tomato paste (for the marinara sauce)Pantry80 g
  • pureed tomatoesPantry480 ml
  • Parmesan (grated, to serve)Dairy40 g

per serving

Nutrition

97kcal

Carbs
8 g
Proteins
5 g
Fat
5 g
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Tools

  • Oven
  • Baking tray
  • Mixing bowl
  • Frying pan

step by step

Method

  1. Preheat the oven and make the meatball mixture

    • Preheat the oven to 220 °C.
    • In a bowl, mix the beef, pork, bread crumbs, onion, parsley, garlic, eggs, salt and pepper until just combined.
    Step 1

  2. Shape and bake the meatballs

    • Roll walnut-sized portions of the mixture into balls.
    • Place them on an oiled rack set on a baking tray.
    • Bake until golden brown.
    Step 2

  3. Make the barbecue onion sauce

    • Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat and cook the onion and garlic until deeply caramelized.
    • Add the cider vinegar, ketchup, tomato paste, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, honey, brown sugar, salt and pepper.
    • Stir and bring to a simmer.
    Step 3

  4. Coat and serve the barbecue onion meatballs

    • Add the meatballs to the pan and coat them with the sauce.
    • Sprinkle with fried onions, poke with toothpicks and serve.
    Step 4

  5. Make the teriyaki sauce

    • In a pan over medium-high heat, add the mirin, garlic, ginger, soy sauce and sugar.
    • Stir and bring to a simmer.
    Step 5

  6. Coat and serve the teriyaki meatballs

    • Add the meatballs and coat them with the sauce.
    • Sprinkle with sesame seeds and scallions, poke with toothpicks and serve.
    Step 6

  7. Make the marinara sauce

    • Heat a little oil in a pan over medium-high heat and cook the onion and garlic until deeply caramelized.
    • Add the oregano, dried parsley, basil, red pepper flakes, tomato paste and pureed tomatoes.
    • Stir and bring to a simmer.
    Step 7

  8. Coat and serve the marinara meatballs

    • Add the meatballs and coat them with the sauce.
    • Sprinkle with Parmesan, poke with toothpicks and serve.
    Step 8
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