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Caribbean Mango Sauced Meatballs

Learn how to make perfectly browned meatballs that are moist and tender on the inside, then coated in a thick, gooey sauce. Caribbean Mango Sauced Meatballs have a fruity, sweet and spicy flavor and are a perfect appetizer for parties. Caribbean Mango Sauced Meatballs recipe - www.platingpixels.comIf you’re looking for a simple game day appetizer I got you covered with these Caribbean Mango Sauced Meatballs. Just a few ingredients and you’ll have juicy, sweet and spicy meatballs perfect for serving guests. That’s the best part about appetizers, a little bit of hands-on time results in plenty of food to share.

Caribbean Mango Sauced Meatballs recipe - www.platingpixels.comWhen it comes to watching games, homegating is a fun and convenient way to have a game day experience. Cook any food you’d like and drinks are available right out the fridge. When hosting larger groups, a cooler is a functional way to add to the experience, as you can store more beverages and showcase it right in the living room.

Caribbean Mango Sauced Meatballs recipe - www.platingpixels.comAs far as appetizers, these Caribbean Mango Sauced Meatballs are sure to be hit. Start with quality lean ground beef (preferably grass fed) and mix in panko bread crumbs, egg, paprika, hot sauce and other seasonings. Once cooked they’re coated in a homemade sticky, sweet and spicy Caribbean mango sauce.

Caribbean Mango Sauced Meatballs recipe - www.platingpixels.comHow to make juicy meatballs that are browned on outside

For perfect meatballs that are browned on the outside, yet moist and juicy on the inside you’ll need to cook them in two steps.

  • Start by browning outsides in a pan over medium-high heat
  • Place browned meatballs on a baking sheet and bake just until the inside reaches 160° F., or about 15 minutes at 300° F.
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Caribbean Mango Sauced Meatballs

Caribbean Mango Sauced Meatballs recipe at-a-glance:

Difficulty: Easy
Flavor profiles: Fruity, sweet and spicy paired with savory beef.
Texture: Moist, tender meatballs with browned outsides, coated in a thick, gooey sauce.

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Caribbean Mango Sauced Meatballs

Caribbean Mango Sauced Meatballs have a fruity, sweet and spicy flavor and are a perfect appetizer for parties. Moist, tender meatballs coated in a thick, gooey sauce.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American, Caribbean
Keyword easy caribbean meatballs, easy mango sauce meatballs, mango meatballs
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Calories 85kcal
Servings 30 meatballs
Author: Matt Ivan
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tablespoons mango habanero hot sauce, divided (or preferred hot sauce)
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ cup minced mango
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons light olive oil
  • ½ cup mango juice or nectar
  • cup honey
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch, mixed with 2 tsp water

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 300° F. In a large bowl, stir together egg, bread crumbs, 1-tablespoon hot sauce, paprika, salt and pepper. Add mango and ground beef and mix together completely by hand. Roll into roughly 30 (1-inch) balls.
  • Heat olive oil in a large nonstick pan or skillet to medium-high heat. Brown meatballs in two batches, about 2-3 minutes per side. Place on a large baking sheet 1-inch apart and bake 15 minutes, or until internal temp reaches 160° F. Remove from oven.
  • Meanwhile: Stir together mango juice, honey and remaining hot sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat just until boiling. Stir in cornstarch, heat one minute more or until thickened. Toss with cooked meatballs and serve immediately. If serving as an appetizer, insert a toothpick in center of each.
Nutrition Facts
Caribbean Mango Sauced Meatballs
Amount Per Serving (1 meatball)
Calories 85 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 20mg7%
Sodium 74mg3%
Potassium 114mg3%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 94IU2%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 8mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. That’s a great question. I used the orange colored mango habanero flavor. The meatballs have chopped mangoes that provide plenty of flavor, so you could swap it out with another hot sauce flavor if you can’t find it.

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