MEATBALLS ON A STICK

by Ted Peterson
At most parties that have appetizers, one that most parties have is a little meatball that has a tooth pick stuck in them. In the past the meat was beef but now it can be ground sausage, lamb, turkey or chicken. The last party I went to had all of them. The different ones were all in the same bowl and the people there did not know which one they had until they tasted them. This went over good.
The recipe for each are listed here. When there is a different between them, I have entered (option). Follow the instruction for the type that you want.
REGULAR MEATBALLS
1 beaten egg.
1 tablespoon chopped parsley.
1 clove minced garlic.
3/4 cups cup bread crumbs
1 lb ground beef or lamb.
2 1/2 tablespoons chopped onions.
1/4 teaspoon salt.
1/8 teaspoon pepper. (option).
Some people may not want to add pepper.
Roll this mixture into 20 meatballs and place on a baking dish and cook in a microwave for about 6 minutes (check and make sure all the pink color is gone). Make sure that all the balls are the same size as if not the small ones will cook faster. Now drain off the fat and save the meatballs for your party.
Some people will wrap the meatballs abound items like pieces of cheese, nuts, pickles, chili peppers, etc. You can almost use any thing.
OTHER TYPE OF BEEF MEETBALL
A little zing can be added by changing the recipe by adding the items below.
1/2 teaspoon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce.
2/3 cup chili sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup apple cider
Take all the items that were listed in first recipe and 1/4 cup of the apple cider and make into about 36 meatballs. Cook as listed above.
Take all the other new items and the balance of the apple cider ant make a good sauce. Cook untill thickened and bubbly by stirring
Stir in the meatballs in the sauce to coat and then cook in a microwave for about 1 minute.
You now have a different type of meatball.
In Latin America they wanted it different also. To change the recipe on top, add the following.
4 oz chopped green chili peppers.
4 oz (1/2 8 0z can) taco sauce
2/3 cup (1/2 can) condensed cheddar cheese soup.
Add all the items in the main recipe plus the green chili peppers and cook as listed at the top.
Make a sauce of the soup and taco sauce and cook for up to 4 minutes in a microwave until heated through and smooth. Add the meatballs and serve. It is hot.
TURKEY AND CHICKEN.
To use turkey and chicken the only thing that you need to do is leave out the eggs. You do not need eggs and you can use the main recipe.
SAUSAGE
To make sausage balls like the beef ones use the same recipe listed at the beginning of this article but do or add the following.
add 1/4 cup crushed chow mein noodles.
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1 1/2 tablespoon vinegar.
1 tablespoon soy sauce,
2 tablespoon cider.
1/2 teaspoon ground gingerroot.
Make a glaze by stirring together1/3 cup of the apple cider (you may use juice) vinegar, and cornstarch. Cook until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Make sure that you stir it every 30 seconds. Put the glaze aside.
Mix all the other items and the balance of the cider and then roll the meatballs. When they are made cook them. When cooking brush the ball with the glaze during cooking. Brush with the glaze before serving. This will make 10-12 meatballs.
For other items that can be used as appetizers see the article called "Sausage Links On A Stick,"
Another article that may be of interesting is the article on Meatballs for dinner", also on this web.
Good Luck.
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