Surprise Meatball Fondue Recipes

MEATLOAF SURPRISE MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Line broiler pan with foil; spray foil with cooking spray.
• In large bowl, mix beef, bread crumbs, 1/3 cup of the ketchup, the parsley, onion, salt, pepper and egg. Shape meat mixture into 32 (1 1/4-inch) meatballs, placing 1 potato nugget in center of each. Place meatballs in pan.
• Bake 25 to 28 minutes or until thoroughly cooked.
• In large serving bowl, mix remaining 2/3 cup ketchup and the brown sugar. Add hot cooked meatballs, tossing to coat completely. Serve immediately.

BEEF AND BEER FONDUE

Steps:

• Mix ketchup, beer, Worcestershire sauce, and bay leaves together in a slow cooker (such as Crock-Pot®) set over High.
• Form ground beef into meatballs. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook meatballs, turning as needed, until browned, about 7 minutes.
• Place meatballs in the slow cooker. Cook on High until sauce is thick, about 5 hours. Remove bay leaves before serving.

SURPRISE MEATBALL SKEWERS

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine the first five ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-7 minutes or until onion is tender and sauce is slightly thickened. Remove from the heat; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Add beef and mix well. Divide into 12 portions. Place a cube of cheese in each mushroom cap; shape each meat portions round a mushroom. , On six metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternate meatballs, peppers and onion wedges. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 3 minutes on each side. , Grill 10-12 minutes longer or until meat juices run clear, turning occasionally. Brush with reserved glaze during the last 2 minutes.

BASIC FONDUE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan over low heat, mix together milk, Worcestershire sauce, ground dry mustard, garlic and flour. Heat until almost boiling. Gradually stir in Cheddar cheese. Continue heating until all the cheese has melted. Keep the mixture warm and melted in a fondue dish.

SURPRISE MEATBALL FONDUE

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix ground beef, onion and bread crumbs.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Shape meat mixture into 36 even-sized balls.
• Flatten each ball slightly, place a piece of cheese in the middle and mold the meat around it, sealing well.
• To make the barbecue sauce, put tomato paste, vinegar, honey, dry mustard, Worcestershire sauce and broth in a small saucepan and simmer 10 minutes.
• Blend cornstarch with orange juice, stir into sauce, and simmer 1 minute.
• General fondue directions: Fill the pot a third full of vegetable oil and heat on the stove until it reaches 375 degrees.
• Then, carefully transfer the pot to the burner on the table.
• If too much food is added to the oil, the temperature will drop, so reheating on the stove will be necessary.
• At the table each person spears a piece of meat, fish or vegetable with a fondue fork and places it in the oil until cooked to their taste.
• Makes 4 to 6 servings.

SWEET & SPICY MEATBALL FONDUE

Steps:

• Tear the bread into pieces and place in a small mixing bowl along with the milk; set aside.
• In a small skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
• Add the onion and a pinch of salt and sweat until the onions are soft. Remove from the heat and set aside.
• Combine the bread and milk mixture, ground chuck, pork, egg yolks, salt and black pepper to taste, allspice, nutmeg, and onions.
• Blend mixture well, but don't overwork, as the result will be a dense meatball.
• Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
• Heat enough vegetable oil to cover the bottom of an electric skillet set to 350 degrees.
• Dust the meatballs with flour to coat well.
• Add the meatballs to the skillet and fry until golden brown on all sides, about 7 to 10 minutes.
• Remove the meatballs to paper towels to drain.
• Once all of the meatballs are cooked, combine the chili sauce and the red pepper jelly in a pot and heat just to the boiling point.
• Carefully add the meatballs and heat gently.
• Remove from heat and carefully pour into a fondue pot and serve following the manufacturer's directions.