Cocktail Meatballs
Cocktail meatballs are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, combining tender beef with a sweet and tangy glaze that’s impossible to resist. Perfect for any gathering, these flavorful bites will elevate your event from ordinary to extraordinary. With minimal prep time, you can focus more on enjoying the company of friends and family while serving up these mouthwatering morsels.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 meatballs (serves about 6 people) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (80/20)
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup grape jelly
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Roll mixture into tablespoon-sized balls and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- In a saucepan over low heat, combine grape jelly, barbecue sauce, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth.
- Once meatballs are cooked, toss them in the sauce until well-coated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg