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Hatfield Ground Sausage Suya meat balls

Chichi Uguru
The big Game is here again and my thoughts keep drifting to Suya Meatballs. We love having friends over to watch the game because it's so much fun to watch the game with family and friends. When you think of a big Game party what comes to mind are delicious snacks to munch on while you watch. 
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American, Nigerian
Servings 6 (makes about 25 meatballs)
Calories 390kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Hatfield sweet Italian ground sausage
  • 1 onion divided 1/2 grated and 1/2 chopped into squares
  • 3 Tbsp Suya Spice divided see notes
  • ½ tsp bouillon powder
  • 2 Tbsp oil + 1 cup for frying
  • ¾ cup bread crumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ Tbsp flour

Garnishing

  • 1 medium green bell pepper ( chopped into 1 inch squares )
  • 1 medium red bell pepper ( chopped into 1 inch squares )

Instructions

  • Grate half of the onion then add the grated onion, 2 Tbsp of oil, egg, 2 Tbsp of Suya spice, bread crumbs and bouillon powder to the ground sausage and mix thoroughly till well combined.
  • With a Table spoon scoop out mixed sausage by the tablespoon full onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
  • When you have scooped out all the meats, roll each scoop of sausage into a smooth ball by rolling the sausage in between your palms. Place smoothly rolled sausages back on the baking sheet.
  • Mix 1/2 Tbsp of flour and 1 Tbsp of Suya Spice in a small bowl. Coat each meatball with the flour suya spice mix . Transfer back to the sheet.
  • Heat up oil and fry meatballs till golden brown. Place on paper towel lined tray to absorb excess oil then transfer to a platter.

Garnishing.

  • Put on a food safe glove, insert an onion square, a red bell pepper square and a green bell pepper square onto a cocktail stick leaving a little space at the bottom of the cocktail stick to insert meat ball.
  • Repeat process till all the meat balls are inserted .
  • Serve with more suya spice.

Notes

For suya spice mix:
Mix the following ingredients together and use.
  • 2 Tbsp groundnut powder
  • 2 Tbsp Ginger Powder
  • 1/2 Tbsp ground cayenne Pepper
  • 1 Tbsp smoked Paprika Powder
  • 1 Tbsp Onion Powder
  • 1 Tbsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 Tbsp chicken bouillon powder
Baking Option.
These can be baked too. bake at 350 degrees F for 30 mins.
 

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Hatfield Ground Sausage Suya meat balls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 390
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.