Spicy Meatballs

Spicy Meatballs

from healthyrecipesblogs.com
45 min
4 servings

These spicy meatballs are boldly flavored with garlic, cumin, paprika, and cayenne.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 26 oz Pomi chopped tomatoes (or two 15 oz cans diced tomatoes, undrained)
  • 1 lb. 85% lean ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

  1. 1

    In a wide, heavy saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.

  2. 2

    In a medium bowl, use your hands to gently mix the meat and the spices. Divide the mixture into 24 equal portions (each weighs about 20 grams) and shape them into small, 1-inch meatballs.