Meat appetizer recipes

Juicy pulled pork in a rich sauce is a great alternative to ground beef when it comes to tacos. Giada De Laurentiis marins the meat with beer, adds orange zest, spices, and chipotle peppers...

Crispy corn tortillas are served with sautéed ground turkey, flavorful spices, vegetables, and sour cream for a delicious Mexican-inspired dinner the whole family will love. If you're not...

Crushed cornflakes give these turkey breast strips a wonderful crispiness, even though they're oven-baked rather than deep-fried. To serve, also bake...

Taquitoes are Mexican corn tortilla tubes filled with meat, cheese, and vegetables, which are fried in oil until crispy and served as an appetizer with salsa. Taquitoes,...

If you have leftover roast turkey in the fridge and a jar of canned tomatoes in the pantry, these tacos are ready in minutes. Just heat everything up...

A tasty and healthy sweet potato serves as a taco "container" instead of traditional tortillas. But at the same time, the dish resembles a stuffed potato. Regardless, it turns out very...

Beef tenderloin pieces simmered in a sweet and spicy Asian sauce with pineapple and onions creates a juicy, delicious appetizer for any occasion. This recipe is suitable for both the slow cooker and...

Chicken wings are first smoked in a smoker until semi-done, then deep-fried until crisp and tossed with a sweet and tangy garnet molasses glaze. This method...

This recipe offers two options for assembling and cooking Chinese dumplings. The first is open-top shumai cooked in a steamer. The second is closed dumplings fried in a pan...

Everyone loves hot dogs, and this appetizer is especially popular at house parties with beer. Make miniature hot dogs in two varieties—chili con carne and Chicago-style with pickles—and serve...

These wraps are made in the style of labba, a Southeast Asian dish featuring pork and plenty of fresh herbs. This recipe replaces the traditional ground pork filling with shredded roast pork.

If you love fried, natural sausages, you can make the same thing at home, but it's much easier: you won't have to find natural casings. Simply bake the spiced sausage meat mixture...

These vibrant rainbow nachos taste as incredible as they look. Five vibrant colors and five different flavors mean there's something for everyone—perfect for a crowd! Arrange on a baking sheet...

These Asian sandwiches are made with roasted pork belly. The flavor will be even better if you let it sit in the sauce in the refrigerator until tomorrow. Place a slice of pork and the sauce in a soft...

These turkey meatballs combine the flavors of several classic Thanksgiving dishes, but are perfect as an appetizer for any holiday or house party. Serve generously covered with...

This beef steak roll is packed with all the flavors of Cuban ropa vieja. Inside, you'll find spicy tomato sauce, roasted bell peppers, caramelized onions, and green olives.

This flank steak roll with a rich, savory filling is reminiscent of the Argentinean matambre roll, whose name translates from Spanish as "hunger killer." The succulent beef is stuffed with vegetables,...

Crispy plantain chips are very popular in Africa, Latin America, and other parts of the world. They're not only a delicious snack but also a great ingredient for dishes, adding...

The star of this recipe is tapenade, a French olive accompaniment that's added to the meatball filling and served as a dip. The meatballs are simmered in a light tomato sauce and turn out very...

Make bratwurst wraps for a bite-sized, party-friendly appetizer. Store-bought wraps make this a no-fuss snack. Cut the bratwurst into...

Philadelphians never stop debating whether Pat's King of Steaks or Geno's Steaks makes the best cheesesteak sandwich. Pat Olivieri is credited with inventing this thinly sliced...

This large roll is packed with all the flavors and textures of the popular Philly Cheesesteak sandwich, with the only difference being that you don't have to assemble a sandwich for every guest. Just...

This taco spit will delight your guests: a huge stack of tender pork loin slices is skewered on a pineapple-inserted spit and topped with a pineapple crown. The stack is sliced...

These miniature bread rolls are packed with all the flavors of the popular New Orleans muffuletta sandwich. Soft, pliable white sandwich bread is best for making these rolls.

Fragrant mortadella, piquant watercress, and briny olives make a perfect combination for light tea sandwiches on tender white bread. A characteristic feature of tea sandwiches is the absence of crusts.

A juicy beef patty with melting cheese in the center—that's what sets the Juicy Lucy apart from other burgers that top the patty with cheese. The burger was invented in Minneapolis in the middle...

Turn cornmeal into a deliciously crunchy snack! These delicious cornmeal balls are made from leftover cornmeal. Mix it with grated cheese and fried ham and form into balls.

Chicharrón en salsa verde is a popular Mexican dish made with crispy pork rinds and a green tomatillo salsa (salsa verde). The rinds are slowly simmered in a thick sauce until slightly...

Nachos, loaded with melting cheese and a rich, meaty sauce, are a great appetizer for house parties and sports nights. Tomatillos and...

Skirt steak is a relatively inexpensive cut that's perfect for everyday cooking. Being quite tough, it pairs well with marinades, which also adds flavor. Prepare...

Enjoy the vibrant flavors of an Italian-inspired chicken sandwich. Grilled chicken breast, rubbed with fennel and red pepper, is served on a crispy bun with sweet tomatoes, aromatic...

Breaded fried chicken served on toasted slices of white bread with pickles, fresh iceberg lettuce, and smoked chipotle mayonnaise. This recipe uses chicken cutlets made from...

This prosciutto-filled flatbread with pear and a refreshing arugula salad is a perfect summer appetizer. It harmoniously combines sweet and savory ingredients, gooey cheese, and fresh herbs. To prepare...

These crispy chicken drumsticks are packed with the bold flavor of Buffalo wings, but they're not as spicy, making them a crowd-pleaser. Just a dollop of hot sauce makes them just the right amount of spicy, but if you...

These Mexican-style chicken fingers aren't breaded with regular breadcrumbs, but with crushed tortilla chips. Try to find low-salt chips...

Spaghetti with meatballs in a rich tomato sauce is a popular Italian dish for Sunday family dinner. But you can also easily turn it into an appetizer for a house party with friends:...

There's definitely no shortage of delicious pork in this sandwich, filled with a spicy pork patty, all-natural spicy sausage, and fried house-made bacon. Maple bacon is a key ingredient, and it's best...

According to the owner of Denver butcher Il Porcellino Salumi, to fully enjoy the flavor of his signature sandwich, you need to layer the meats in a specific order:...

Instead of traditional Mexican tortillas, these mini tacos are made on baked potato skins. Top the skins with all the taco ingredients—chicken (baked or grilled), cheese, salsa,...

For appetizers at your next house party, make these Italian-style sausage rolls. The combination of cheese, pesto, and bell peppers, which are stuffed into the sausages before they're dipped in dough,...

Try an Italian take on traditional meatballs. Instead of regular ground meat, use raw Italian sausage, removing the casings. Bake the sausage balls in the oven and serve as...

These miniature meatball bowls are actually Italian meatballs, filled with gooey mozzarella and marinara sauce with a crispy topping of breadcrumbs and Parmesan. Shape them into bowls...