Merlot Meatball Appetizers
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Merlot Meatball Appetizers
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These delicious Italian meatballs are tossed in a tangy Merlot glaze to make a perfect party appetizer.
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Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb Italian sausage meat
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1 cup red bell pepper finely diced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon basil chopped
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped, plus more for garnish
- 2 eggs large
Merlot Glaze
- 1 cup merlot
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup honey
Instructions
Meatballs
- Preheat oven to 400°
- Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients
- Roll the mixture into 1 inch balls (try using a melon baller to keep the sizes uniform), placing them on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake 20 minutes, turning halfway through
Merlot Glaze
- While meatballs are in the oven, whisk wine and balsamic vinegar together in a wide pan.
- Bring to a boil, and continue to boil, whisking occasionally, until reduced by half
- Remove from heat and allow to cool somewhat. The mixture should be slightly syrupy.
- Gently toss cooked meatballs in the glaze until thoroughly coated
- garnish with more parsley and serve with toothpicks
Notes
- You will notice there is no salt in this recipe. The Italian sausage and the Parmesan cheese contain enough saltiness, that no added salt is required.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1meatball
Calories
123kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
35mg
(12%)
Sodium
180mg
(8%)
Potassium
116mg
(3%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
215IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
6.8mg
(8%)
Calcium
50mg
(5%)
Iron
0.7mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 30meatballs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 123 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1meatball | |
| Calories | 123kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 180mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 116mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 215IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 6.8mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
135 reviews
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