Finalist Eddie Jackson's dish, Caribbean Spiced Meatball with Carrot and Ginger Puree, for the Cook For Your Life challenge, as seen on Food Network Star, Season 11.

Jerk Meatloaf Balls

Recipe courtesy of Eddie Jackson

Show: Food Network Star

Episode: Dish of a Lifetime and Pilots

Jerk Meatloaf Balls

Name: Jerk Meatloaf Balls
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H35M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT1H15M0.000S
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons coconut oil; 3 green onions, chopped; 2 shallots, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1 Scotch bonnet chile, minced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon dark brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 pound ground beef; 8 ounces ground pork; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup coconut milk; 1/4 cup to 1/3 cup dried breadcrumbs; 1 cup ketchup; 1/4 cup soy sauce

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Level: Easy

Total: 1 hr 15 min
Active: 35 min

Yield: 4 servings

Level: Easy

Total: 1 hr 15 min
Active: 35 min

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

4 tablespoons coconut oil

3 green onions, chopped

2 shallots, chopped

1 red bell pepper, chopped

1 Scotch bonnet chile, minced

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 teaspoon dark brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 pound ground beef

8 ounces ground pork

1 egg, lightly beaten

1/4 cup coconut milk

1/4 cup to 1/3 cup dried breadcrumbs

1 cup ketchup

1/4 cup soy sauce

Directions

Heat 2 tablespoons of coconut oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the green onions, shallots, red pepper and Scotch bonnet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, 1 to 2 minutes more. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and refrigerate until cool, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the brown sugar, allspice, cinnamon, garlic powder, ginger, onion powder, oregano, thyme, salt and pepper in a medium bowl and set aside.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Add the beef and pork to the spice mixture and gently work them together. Gently work in the chilled vegetable mixture along with the egg, coconut milk, and just enough of the breadcrumbs to tighten it all up. Form the mixture into 12 meatballs.
Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons coconut oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake 10 minutes.
Combine the ketchup and soy sauce in a small bowl. Stir the mixture into the skillet and bake until the meatballs are cooked through, another 10 to 12 minutes.

This recipe was created by a contestant during a cooking competition. It has not been tested for home use.

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Show: Food Network Star

Episode: Dish of a Lifetime and Pilots

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