Chorizo Meatball Hors d’oeuvres

Snacks & Starters

A Recipe by El Popular

What’s Snack-a-lackin? Small spheres of meat dipped in a delicious sauce? Count us in. These Chorizo Meatball Hors d’oeuvres are cute, quirky, and perfect for a bite-sized snack at your next party. Thankfully, this recipe is quick and easy so you won’t have to stress about whipping them up before your guests arrive. Let’s party!

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  • Prep Time: 15 mins

  • Cook Time: 35 mins

  • Makes: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 package (12 oz) El Popular “Original” Chorizo

  • 1 lb. pound lean ground beef

  • 2 ½ tsp hot sauce

  • 3 tbsp mole powder

  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

  • 2 tbsp dried parsley

  • ½ cup finely chopped onion

  • ½ cup fresh bread crumbs (preferably corn bread crumbs)

  • ½ cup milk

  • 2 eggs

  • ⅔ cup barbecue sauce

  • ⅓ cup peach preserves

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a medium baking sheet.

  • In a large bowl, mix thoroughly the Chorizo, ground beef, hot sauce, mole powder, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, onion, bread crumbs, milk, and egg.

  • Form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 30-40 min, or until there is no pink left in the middle.

  • In a small bowl, combine the barbecue sauce and peach preserves. Mix.

  • When meatballs are done, place in a serving dish. Either coat with sauce, or leave the sauce on the side as a dip.

  • Stick with toothpicks and enjoy!

Chorizo 101

  • Chorizo is a spicy sausage believed to have come from Ancient Rome and later adopted by the Spaniards who brought it to Mexico.

  • Unlike Spanish Chorizo — Mexican style is soft, raw, uncured, and uncooked.

  • Similar to how Americans view bacon, Chorizo is a versatile ingredient one can use to enhance any dish!

Directions

  • Remove casing from Chorizo links.

  • Place desired amount in a non-stick skillet.

  • Break-up Chorizo while cooking at medium heat.

  • Sauté for 7-8 minutes until the Chorizo is fully cooked or the internal temperature has reached 165 degrees (F).

  • Enjoy on or in any dish.

Chorizo 101

  • Chorizo is a spicy sausage believed to have come from Ancient Rome and later adopted by the Spaniards who brought it to Mexico.

  • Unlike Spanish Chorizo — Mexican style is soft and comes raw, uncured, and uncooked.

  • Similar to how Americans view bacon, Chorizo is a versatile ingredient one can use to enhance any dish!

Directions

  • Remove casing from Chorizo links.

  • Place desired amount in a non-stick skillet.

  • Break-up Chorizo while cooking at medium heat.

  • Sauté for 7-8 minutes until the Chorizo is fully cooked or the internal temperature has reached 165 degrees (F).

  • Enjoy on or in any dish.

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