Cocktail Meatballs
Cocktail meatballs are the ideal crowd-pleaser, combining tender beef with a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. These bite-sized delights are perfect for any gathering, from family reunions to game nights. With minimal ingredients and easy preparation, you’ll have a dish that everyone will rave about. Serve them warm with toothpicks or alongside crusty bread for dipping, and watch them disappear in no time!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 meatballs (serves about 6) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup chili sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cider vinegar
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic powder, and oregano; mix until just combined.
- Form mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until browned and firm to touch.
- Meanwhile, in a saucepan over medium heat, combine BBQ sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, and cider vinegar; stir until simmering.
- Add baked meatballs to the sauce; toss gently to coat and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg