Baked Spicy Meatballs Slimming Weight Watchers Friendly Recipes

SPICY MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In a wide, heavy saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
• Add the spices and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add the chopped tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes, while you're preparing the meatballs.
• 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.
• Add the meatballs to the sauce. Turn the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil, then lower the heat back to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the meatballs are cooked through, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle the dish with cilantro and serve.

BUFFALO CHICKEN SWEET AND SPICY MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 200c, 180c fan, 400f or gas mark 6
• Spray a frying pan over a medium high heat with spray oil. Add the onion, carrot, garlic and paprika to the frying pan and using the 1/2 cup of stock, add in a little bit at a time, reducing off completely before adding another little bit, until the onion, carrot and garlic are really softened. Make sure you cook off all stock before next step.
• Add this to the a large bowl along with the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, black pepper, chilli flakes, onion and garlic granules and mix to combine, spray a little spray oil into hands and then form in 20 meatballs.
• Line a baking with parchment paper and place the meatballs on the tray, spray over the top with cooking oil spray and bake for 12 minutes until lightly golden, remove from oven and set aside.
• Add all the ingredients for the sauce to a frying pan and whisk until the jam dissolves into the liquid and starts to thicken, then drop in the meatballs and continue to bubble on a medium high heat until sauce is glossy and coats the meatballs.
• Sprinkle with chopped spring onions.
• Serve with your choice of sides and enjoy!!

SPICY MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4.
• Put the mince into the mixing bowl. Add the onions, garlic, curry powder, cumin, garam masala, paprika or cayenne pepper and coriander, then mix well. By adding these spices, you'll get a delicious flavour without having to add any salt.
• Add the beaten egg and breadcrumbs, then mix again.
• Divide the meat mixture into 15-18 evensized pieces and shape into balls (they should be about the size of a walnut). Always wash your hands thoroughly after handling raw meat so you don't transfer any germs that may be on the meat to other food or equipment.
• Heat the oil in the frying pan over a medium heat and add the meatballs using a spoon. Cook them for 5 mins, turning until golden brown. Remove from the pan and place them on to the tray. Bake in the oven for 15-20 mins.
• Remove from the oven. Remember to use oven gloves! Allow to cool slightly and serve with a fresh, crisp green salad, some pitta bread and tomato salsa.