November 9, 2009

Mini Meatball Recipes Pt. 1

Since November is Mini Meatball month and if you read last week's recipe for mini meatballs and made a bunch then you're all set to start putting those meatballs to good use! Here are three recipes to tempt your taste buds!


Crock Pot Swedish Meatballs


1/2 to 1lb. frozen meatballs
2 cans Cream of Mushroom soup
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup milk

- Throw meatballs into a crockpot with above ingredients on low for 4 hours. Serve over rice or noodles or with toothpicks as an appetizer.

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Sweet & Sour Meatballs


1 (9-10 ounce) jar sweet and sour sauce
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 1/2 lbs frozen meatballs
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained

Directions
- Place all ingredients in the slow cooker; stir gently then cover with the lid.
- Cook on low setting for 4 to 5 hours, until done.
- Serve directly from the slow cooker over rice.

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Mexican Meatball Soup


2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced Rotel tomatoes & chilies
2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth
2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
16 ounces cooked frozen meatballs (beef) or turkey meatballs
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 cup long grain rice, uncooked
2 teaspoons dried oregano
salt and pepper, to taste

sour cream, garnish (optional)
shredded cheese, garnish (optional)

Directions
- Chop onions and cilantro. Combine all ingredients in a crock pot.
- Cook for 4 hours on High or cook for 8-9 hours on Low.
- Ladle soup in bowls and garnish with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of shredded cheese.

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