Caribbean Meatballs in Spiced Rum Sauce

Jun 07, 2023June 7, 20230 2
Caribbean Meatballs in Spiced Rum Sauce
in Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/4 lbs ground beef
1 cup cooked rice
1 small onion
2 garlic cloves
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 small red onion
4 garlic cloves
1 green bell pepper
1 large jalapeno pepper ( or serrano )
2 cups beef stock
1/4 cup dark rum
1/4 cup sliced green olives
3 medium tomatoes
2 tablespoons fresh grated ginger ( or 1/2 tsp ground )
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons molasses
2 tablespoons lime juice ( fresh is best )
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro ( or parsley )
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup chopped salted peanuts
cooking spray

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
539
Sugar
9g
Fat
28g
Caribbean Meatballs in Spiced Rum Sauce is a delicious dish that is perfect for those who love bold flavors. The meatballs are made with ground beef and rice, and are seasoned with onion and garlic. The real star of this dish, however, is the spiced rum sauce. Made with a combination of beef stock, dark rum, olives, tomatoes, ginger, and cilantro, this sauce is packed with flavor. The dish is finished off with a sprinkling of chopped peanuts for a bit of crunch. This is a dish that is sure to become a family favorite!

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, cooked rice, 1 small onion, 2 garlic cloves, salt, and pepper.
3.Roll mixture into 1 1/2 inch balls and place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
4.Bake for 15-18 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through.
5.While meatballs are cooking, heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
6.Add 1 small red onion, 4 garlic cloves, 1 diced green bell pepper, and 1 diced jalapeno pepper and cook until vegetables are tender.
7.Stir in 2 cups of beef stock, 1/4 cup dark rum, 1/4 cup sliced green olives, 3 chopped medium tomatoes, 2 tablespoons grated ginger, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 2 tablespoons molasses, 2 tablespoons lime juice, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
8.Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes or until sauce has thickened.
9.In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water and add to the skillet, stirring constantly.
10.Add meatballs to the skillet, stir to coat with sauce, and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until heated through.

PROS

The combination of flavors in Caribbean Meatballs in Spiced Rum Sauce is incredible.
The meatballs are tender and juicy, while the spiced rum sauce is rich and flavorful.
This is a dish that is sure to impress!

CONS

This dish has quite a few ingredients, and it takes a bit of time to prepare.
However, the end result is well worth the effort!

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Caribbean Meatballs in Spiced Rum Sauce is not the healthiest dish, it does have a few redeeming qualities. Beef is an excellent source of protein, while the vegetables in the sauce are loaded with vitamins and minerals. The ginger in the sauce has anti-inflammatory properties, which may help to reduce inflammation in the body.

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