How to Make Cocktail Meatballs - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer for your next gathering, cocktail meatballs are the perfect choice. These bite-sized meatballs are coated in a savory and flavorful sauce that will leave your guests coming back for more. Whether you're hosting a cocktail party, game day get-together, or just craving a tasty snack, this recipe is sure to be a hit.

Making cocktail meatballs is surprisingly simple, and they can be prepared in advance and reheated when needed, ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • ½ cup bread crumbs
  • 3 tablespoons minced onion
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 (8 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
  • ¾ cup chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Servings: 10

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, water, and egg together in a large bowl. Form into small meatballs and arrange on a nonstick baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, turning once.
  • Stir cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, and lemon juice together in a large saucepan over low heat until smooth. Add meatballs; simmer for 1 hour before serving.
  • Nutrition

    193 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 53mg
    • Sodium: 85mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 19mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 183mg