Cocktail Meatballs

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  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr 30 mins

  • Total Time

    2 hrs

  • Servings

    70 - 80 meatballs

  • Calories

    48 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    American

Cocktail Meatballs

Cocktail Meatballs in a super easy sweet and sour sauce with a subtle kick of chili. The best appetizer and an instant hit at your table! Your guests won't stop at one... watch them disappear in minutes.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 pounds ground beef lean
  • 2 large egg
  • ¼ cup ketchup Australian tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • cup onion finely chopped or grated
  • 16 ounces cranberry jelly Ocean Spray brand
  • 12 ounces chili sauce adjust to suit your tastes/heat preference, Heinz brand
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons white vinegar or fresh squeezed lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Like a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the beef, eggs, ketchup (tomato sauce), Worcestershire sauce, breadcrumbs and onion. Use a small cookie scoop ( 1 ½ tablespoon capacity) to roll into small meatballs. (Arrange onto prepared baking sheet as you go.)
  3. Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, turning once while cooking.
  4. While meatballs are cooking, combine the sauce ingredients in a large skillet or a slow cooker on low heat. Stir to blend, then add the meatballs. Simmer for 1 hour before serving.

Notes

  • OPTIONAL: Transfer to slow cooker bowl and set to 'keep warm' setting to enjoy warm meatballs through the evening.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 48kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Trans Fat 0.1g (5%) Cholesterol 14mg (5%) Sodium 98mg (4%) Potassium 72mg (2%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 48IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 7mg (1%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 70- 80 meatballs

Amount Per Serving

Calories 48 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 48kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 14mg 5%
Sodium 98mg 4%
Potassium 72mg 2%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 48IU 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 7mg 1%
Iron 0.5mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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