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Merlot Meatball Appetizers

These delicious Italian meatballs are tossed in a tangy Merlot glaze to make a perfect party appetizer.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 30 meatballs
Calories: 123 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian

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
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  1. Preheat oven to 400°
  2. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper
  3. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients
  4. Roll the mixture into 1 inch balls (try using a melon baller to keep the sizes uniform), placing them on the prepared baking sheets.
  5. Bake 20 minutes, turning halfway through
Merlot Glaze
  1. While meatballs are in the oven, whisk wine and balsamic vinegar together in a wide pan.
  2. Bring to a boil, and continue to boil, whisking occasionally, until reduced by half
  3. Remove from heat and allow to cool somewhat. The mixture should be slightly syrupy.
  4. Gently toss cooked meatballs in the glaze until thoroughly coated
  5. 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

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

% 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.