Description
Savory Cocktail Meatballs with Sweet Glaze
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 preferred, or substitute ground turkey or pork)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian-style; panko works too)
- 1/4 cup grated onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp milk (whole or 2%, or dairy-free alternative)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley or Italian seasoning (optional)
- 1 cup grape jelly (or apricot, cranberry, or orange marmalade)
- 1 cup chili sauce (such as Heinz)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (optional)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Toothpicks or party picks (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or nonstick foil.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated onion, minced garlic, egg, milk, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and dried parsley (if using). Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape mixture into 1-inch balls (about 24 meatballs) and place evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, until browned and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 160°F).
- While meatballs bake, combine grape jelly, chili sauce, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce (if using), and garlic powder in a large skillet or saucepan. Heat over medium, stirring often, until jelly melts and glaze is smooth (about 5-7 minutes).
- Transfer baked meatballs to the skillet with glaze. Gently turn to coat each meatball and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Transfer glazed meatballs to a serving platter, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and insert toothpicks for easy serving. Serve warm.
Notes
- These meatballs are great for parties and potlucks.
- Substitute any ground meat as desired.
- Adjust sweetness by using different types of jelly.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
Keywords: Savory Cocktail Meatballs, Sweet Glaze, Meatballs Recipe