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Spicy Pumpkin BBQ Meatballs with a Jalapeño Kick A Flavor Explosion


  • Author: Chef Lalybeth
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Description

A spicy and flavorful meatball recipe featuring pumpkin and jalapeño for a BBQ twist.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 500g ground beef
  • 2 jalapeños, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 egg

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, ground beef, jalapeños, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and egg.
  3. Form the mixture into meatballs.
  4. Place meatballs on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
  5. Brush with BBQ sauce and bake for an additional 5 minutes.

Notes

Adjust jalapeños based on spice preference; serve with extra BBQ sauce.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Method: Main
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Fat: 20g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Protein: 25g