Beef Appetizer Recipes

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Beef Samosas

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Beef and potatoes are the main ingredients folded inside these wonderful deep fried samosas. Chicken livers may be substituted for beef, if you choose. My friend from Bangladesh gave me this savory, spicy recipe. You just can't buy better in the shops.

By sassyangelkiwi Donna-Maree Aus

Baked Taco Dip

This hot taco dip is sure to please everyone, kids included. Serve with tortilla chips.

By ChefLes

Super Nachos

This makes a huge meal-sized tray of nachos with lots of good stuff! You can adjust ingredient quantities to suit your preference. Serve with extra chips if required. Great for game day.

By Melanie

Beef Kushiyaki

A Japanese favorite.

By Julie Moon

Papas Rellenas (Fried Stuffed Potatoes)

My mom used to make these when we were kids. Always loved them and each time you make them you can season to taste so its different every time!

By alu1977

Beef Bacon Rolls

These are great for appetizers or for a meal! Make them smaller for appetizers, larger for meals.

By Dawn Kennedy

Lasagna-Stuffed Mushrooms

Mushrooms stuffed with all the goodness of lasagna, without the noodles!

By tiseminger

Moroccan Meat Cigars

This goes great with hummus on the side!

By r1v

Chef John's Hot Sloppy Joe Dip

For me this checks all the boxes for a hot party dip. It's relatively cheap and easy to make, but maybe more importantly, it's great hot, warm, or room temp. And it's also incredibly versatile.

By Chef John

Asian Lettuce Wraps

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Delicious and bursting with flavor, Asian lettuce wraps are a great idea for entertaining or a family style meal. Each person can build their own fresh, delicious wrap. Just be sure to have plates or napkins available since the mixture can sometimes drip a little. To serve, allow each person to spoon a portion of the meat into a lettuce leaf. Wrap the lettuce around the meat like a burrito and enjoy!

By Rachel Castro

Spam Musubi

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Spam Musubi is a popular snack in Hawaii. It is a type of sushi that has marinated cooked spam in sushi. I got this recipe from a local Hawaiian friend when I was living there.

By Rashad Maiden

The Best Sweet and Sour Meatballs

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An easy, delicious recipe made with ingredients you always have around the house! A definite winner! Wonderful served with rice!

By KIMMY D

Inspiration and Ideas

Cajun Appetizer Meatballs

"This is a great appetizer meatball recipe with a little kick to it. It can be made ahead and frozen, then added to sauce and reheated." – DOREENB

Over-the-Top Nachos

"Easy and very filling! I also added some taco seasoning to the meat, crisped the chips in the toaster oven, and then baked the nachos." – CindyLepp

Lana's Sweet and Sour Meatballs

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Barbecued Meatballs

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Super Deluxe Steak Nachos

Pickled Sausage

Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls

Philly cheesesteak sandwich in a crispy shell and made with ground beef!

More Beef Appetizer Recipes

Spinach Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

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Mix together spinach, pepperoni, and cheese for delicious easy appetizer.

By jen22

Cocktail Meatballs I

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Simple meatballs with an unusual chili sauce/grape jelly coating. Quite a combination of tastes and textures. Note: After cooking, I like to keep the meatballs warm in a slow cooker until ready to serve.

By Jennie

Swedish Meatballs (From a Swede!)

This is my mom's Swedish meatball recipe. This isn't the kind a lot of people are used to in a creamy white sauce. She served them every Christmas Eve in a chafing dish as part of the 'Smörgåsbord.' My mom used to have a vegetable sour cream and a lingonberry sauce on the table for those that might want to dip these in something.

By Linda T

Texas Twinkies

Brisket- and cream cheese-stuffed, bacon-wrapped jalapenos with a BBQ glaze. This recipe requires pre-cooked brisket. It is a great recipe to use up any leftover brisket.

By burtvilla

Cocktail Meatballs

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These tasty meatballs will disappear quickly from anyone's holiday party. My mom makes them every year for New Years Eve, and now so do I. These do very well in a slow cooker, as you can simmer them before serving, as well as keep them hot for the duration of your party.

By Lara

Empanadas (Beef Turnovers)

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The perfect pastry for all meals! Empanadas, or beef turnovers, are discs of pastry packed with meat. Some turnover recipes call for all manner of fillings, but this GOYA® Empanada recipe features a delicious tomato, onion, garlic and beef mixture. You can enjoy empanadas as an appetizer, a main dish, or even after your main course. Use GOYA® Discos, or frozen pastry rounds, for a flaky beef turnover that will make your mouth water.

By Goya

Fried Empanadas

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These fried empanadas are the best! Raisins and eggs make this recipe extra delicious believe it or not!

By CNCOOK

Lumpia (Shanghai version)

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A recipe I know all Filipinos are proud of! Lumpia (shanghai type) is a type of egg roll, except it's mainly filled with meat. You could use pork or beef or both! It's a yummy recipe and great to serve as finger food. I like to use both beef and pork but you can substitute one for the other. VERY EASY!

By MINKCHAN

Beef Egg Rolls

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Crispy fried egg rolls stuffed with ground beef, cabbage, and delicious seasonings. A personal creation of mine that goes well with any Chinese dish. The sherry makes it better.

By HERCATE

Dried Beef Cheese Ball

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This recipe is our family's holiday favorite. Grandma usually doubles the recipe, otherwise it won't last long! It can be rolled in ground nuts, bacon bits, or left plain.

By Kristi Demanette

Mexican Pizza I

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Mexican Pizzas are delicious corn tortillas topped with beans, beef and all the delicious taco toppings you can imagine! They can be cut into wedges and served as an appetizer or left whole and served as a main dish.

By suesue

Slow Cooker Reuben Dip

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A wonderful, easy, creamy hot dip that even sauerkraut haters love. I often take this to work potlucks because I can assemble it at work. Just throw everything in and stir a few times. Also, it's delicious when it's overcooked and kind of dry!

By C Ella Church

Fantastic Mexican Dip

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This recipe was given to me by my sister-in-law and always goes fast! Cream cheese at the base of the dip makes it extra thick and scoopable. Seasoned beef and vegetables make it extra filling and tasty! You may want to prepare two batches. Serve with tortilla chips and enjoy.

By BUMBLEBEE6

Cream Cheese Pickles

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These tasty snacks are whole kosher dill pickles that are covered with cream cheese and wrapped with thin slices of deli beef.

By Linda

Traditional Christmas Cheese Ball

I look forward to this simple, traditional cheese ball every year. It has been served during family Christmas Eve parties since before my time. The ingredients are few and inexpensive, and might be made year-round, but I reserve this one special appetizer for the holidays only to maintain its specialness. I love to serve Ritz crackers with the cheese ball to bring out its savory flavor.

By Love2Cook87

Stuffed Hot Peppers

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Hungarian hot peppers stuffed with a cream cheese mixture and Italian sausage.

By Russ

Andie's Stuffed Mushrooms

I made this recipe up for a party I had. Now I get calls all the time from people asking how to make it. The mushrooms are stuffed with hamburger meat, and are full of flavor.

By Andrea Ramos

Sweet and Sour Meatballs

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These meatballs are slow-cooked in a sweet and sour sauce.

By Tammy Moore

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