How to Make Sweet and Spicy Cocktail Meatballs - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delicious and crowd-pleasing appetizer for your next gathering, look no further than these Sweet and Spicy Cocktail Meatballs. These juicy, flavorful meatballs are coated in a mouthwatering glaze that combines the perfect balance of sweetness and heat. Whether you're hosting a party, attending a potluck, or simply craving a tasty snack, these meatballs are sure to be a hit with everyone.

The key to these cocktail meatballs is the combination of sweet and spicy ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ½ cup dry bread crumbs
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon snipped fresh parsley
  • ⅓ cup minced onion
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg
  • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ cup shortening
  • 1 (12 ounce) bottle chile sauce
  • 1 ¼ cups grape jelly

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, dry bread crumbs and milk. Blend in ground pepper, parsley, onion, salt, egg and Worcestershire sauce. Mix thoroughly.
  • Shape the beef mixture into 1 inch meatballs. In a large skillet, melt the shortening over medium heat and brown the meatballs.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, mix the chile sauce and grape jelly over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until jelly is melted.
  • Pour the sauce over the browning meatballs and simmer for 30 minutes, or until meatballs are thoroughly cooked.
  • Nutrition

    727 cal.

    • Total Fat: 32g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 116mg
    • Sodium: 759mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 89g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 66g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 69mg
    • Calcium: 63mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 558mg