Tequila Meatballs Recipes

TANGY TEQUILA MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Combine beaten eggs, onions, garlic, chili powder and salt.
• Add sausage, beef and bread crumbs. Use hands to mix well.
• Shape the meat mixture into 1" balls and place on baking sheet.
• Heat oil in large nonstick skillet.
• Working in batches, brown the meatballs on all sides.
• Remove to papertowels to drain.
• Combine marmalade, jelly, barbeque sauce, tequila, and lime juice in crock pot.
• Add meatballs and stir to coat.
• Cook, stirring often until jellies have melted and meatballs are cooked through. About 1 hour on high or 3 hours on low.

ALBONDIGAS AL CHIPOTLE MEATBALLS IN CHIPOTLE SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the oil until sizzling. Add the onion, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, then cook, stirring occasionally until browned, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, oregano, and cumin, then cook, stirring for 30 seconds. Remove from the heat, then transfer 1/2 cup of the mixture to a large mixing bowl; set aside the skillet with the remaining mixture. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Into the bowl with the onion mixture, stir in the panko and 1/2 cup water. Let stand until the panko softens, about 5 minutes. Using a spatula, mash the mixture to a paste, then add the beef, 1/2 cup cilantro and 1 teaspoon of salt and pepper. Mix well, then divide into 16 two-tablespoon portions, rolling each into a ball and placing on the prepared baking sheet. Cover and refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the oven to 450 F with a rack in the middle position.
• Uncover the meatballs and roast until browned and the centre reaches a temperature of 160 F, 12-15 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside.
• To the skillet with the remaining onion mixture, stir in the tomatoes and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a simmer over medium high, then add the chipotle chilies and cook, stirring occasionally, until a spatula drawn through the sauce leaves a trail, about 3 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Add the meatballs and stir gently to coat with the sauce, then stir in the remaining 1/4 cup of cilantro with sprinkle of queso fresco.

TEQUILA MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Combine turkey, Parmesan cheese, cornmeal, Worcestershire sauce, egg, and jalapeno pepper together in a bowl; form into meatballs.
• Mix beer, chili sauce, pickle relish, and tequila in a separate bowl until sauce is evenly combined. Transfer sauce to a saucepan and add meatballs.
• Simmer meatballs in the sauce over medium-low heat until meatballs are cooked through, about 30 minutes.