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Surprise Meatball Fondue Recipe 🍽️
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Description:
Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with this Surprise Meatball Fondue recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, this dish combines juicy meatballs with gooey melted cheese, creating an unforgettable fondue sensation!
Recipe Category: Cheese
Keywords: Meat, < 60 Mins, Stove Top, Inexpensive
Ingredients:
Quantity | Ingredient |
---|---|
1 1/2 | lean ground beef |
1 | onion |
1/2 | cheddar cheese |
4 | tomato paste |
1 | red wine vinegar |
1 | honey |
2 | dry mustard |
2 | Worcestershire sauce |
1 | chicken broth |
1 1/4 | cornstarch |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 560.5
- Fat Content: 28.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 13.3g
- Cholesterol Content: 140.4mg
- Sodium Content: 730.7mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 27.6g
- Fiber Content: 2.4g
- Sugar Content: 14.3g
- Protein Content: 47g
Instructions:
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Prepare Meatballs:
- In a bowl, mix together lean ground beef, finely chopped onion, and bread crumbs until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Shape the meat mixture into 36 even-sized balls.
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Create Surprise Filling:
- Flatten each meatball slightly with your palm.
- Place a small piece of cheddar cheese in the center of each flattened meatball.
- Mold the meat around the cheese, ensuring it’s sealed well to create a surprise filling in each meatball.
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Prepare Barbecue Sauce:
- In a small saucepan, combine tomato paste, red wine vinegar, honey, dry mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and chicken broth.
- Simmer the mixture over medium heat for approximately 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
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Thicken Sauce:
- In a separate bowl, blend cornstarch with a little orange juice until smooth.
- Stir the cornstarch mixture into the simmering barbecue sauce.
- Continue to simmer for an additional minute until the sauce has thickened slightly.
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Set Up Fondue Pot:
- Fill a fondue pot about a third full with vegetable oil.
- Heat the oil on the stove until it reaches a temperature of 375°F (190°C).
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Serve Fondue:
- Carefully transfer the heated fondue pot to the burner on the table.
- Provide each diner with fondue forks for spearing their choice of meat, fish, or vegetables.
- Encourage guests to cook their selections in the hot oil until they reach their desired level of doneness.
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Enjoy:
- Dive into a delightful dining experience as you dip and savor the succulent meatballs with oozing cheese, accompanied by the flavorful barbecue sauce.
Note: Ensure safety precautions are taken when using hot oil for fondue. Keep a close eye on the oil temperature and avoid overcrowding the pot to prevent splattering.
Yield: Makes 4 to 6 servings.