Mary Berry’s Spicy meatballs Recipe

This Mary Berry Spicy Meatballs Recipe is a spicy and savory recipe, which is made with lean minced beef and paprika. It’s the perfect party appetizer, ready in about 20 minutes.

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Mary Berry Spicy Meatballs Ingredients

For the Meatballs:

• 1 kg (2 lb) lean minced beef
• 1 small onion, grated
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 egg, beaten
• 90 g (3 oz) fresh breadcrumbs
• 2 tbsp tomato purée
• 2 tbsp paprika
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
• salt and black pepper
• 3 tbsp olive oil, for frying
• chopped parsley, to garnish
• crudités, to serve

For the Sesame Dip:

• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp rice wine or sherry
• 1 spring onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted

How To Make Mary Berry’s Spicy Meatballs

1. Make the sesame dip: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice wine or sherry, sliced spring onion, and toasted sesame seeds. Set aside until ready to serve.
2. Combine the meatball ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the minced beef, grated onion, crushed garlic, beaten egg, breadcrumbs, tomato purée, paprika, and chopped coriander. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Shape the meatballs: Using your hands, mix all the ingredients until they are thoroughly combined. Roll the mixture into small, bite-sized balls.
4. Cook the meatballs: Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Cook the meatballs in batches for about 5 minutes, turning them occasionally, until they are browned on all sides, firm, and cooked through.
5. Garnish and serve: Garnish the cooked meatballs with chopped parsley and serve warm with the sesame dip and a platter of fresh crudités.

Recipe Tips

• Can I bake the meatballs instead of frying? Yes. For a healthier option, you can bake them. Arrange the meatballs on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and bake at 200°C (180°C fan, Gas 6) for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
• Can I use different meat? Absolutely. This recipe works well with minced pork, turkey, or even a mixture of beef and pork.
• How to make them less spicy? The heat comes from the paprika. You can use sweet paprika instead of hot or reduce the amount to just one tablespoon for a milder flavour.
• Can I prepare these ahead of time? Yes, you can roll the meatballs and store them, uncooked, on a tray in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Cook them just before serving.

What To Serve With Spicy Meatballs

These meatballs are a fantastic party food, perfectly served with:

• The sesame dip provided in the recipe.
• A platter of fresh vegetable crudités like carrot sticks, cucumber, bell peppers, and celery.
• A cooling yogurt and mint dip.

How To Store Spicy Meatballs

• Refrigerate: Store cooked and cooled meatballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a pan or in the oven.
• Freeze: These meatballs freeze brilliantly. You can freeze them either raw or cooked. To cook from frozen, add about 10 extra minutes to the baking time.

FAQs

• Can I make these gluten-free? Yes. Simply substitute the fresh breadcrumbs with a gluten-free alternative.
• What are crudités? Crudités is a French term for raw vegetables that have been cut into sticks or slices and are served with a dip.
• Can I freeze the uncooked meatballs? Yes. Place the raw, rolled meatballs on a tray in a single layer and freeze until solid. Once frozen, you can transfer them to a freezer bag. This prevents them from sticking together.

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