Manhattan Meatballs
Indulge in the rich, savory flavors of Manhattan Meatballs, a crowd-pleasing dish that's perfect as both an appetizer and a hearty main course. This recipe combines tender ground beef and Italian sausage with Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, and a touch of garlic for perfectly juicy meatballs baked to golden perfection. The star of the dish is the tangy homemade sauce, crafted with ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and a hint of apple cider vinegar, delivering the perfect balance of sweet and savory. Simmered together, the meatballs soak up the flavorful sauce, making them irresistibly delicious. Garnished with fresh parsley, these versatile meatballs can be served over pasta, rice, or creamy mashed potatoes, or as a standout party appetizer. Ready in just under an hour, Manhattan Meatballs are an easy, flavor-packed recipe that will impress at any table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 0.5 pound Italian sausage
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon dry mustard powder
- 0.5 cup water
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, Italian sausage, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
Using your hands or a small scoop, form the mixture into meatballs about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until they are browned and mostly cooked through.
While the meatballs are baking, prepare the sauce. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, mustard powder, and water. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Remove the meatballs from the oven and carefully add them to the skillet with the sauce. Gently stir to coat the meatballs in the sauce.
Simmer the meatballs in the sauce over low heat for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.
Garnish the finished meatballs with fresh chopped parsley before serving. Serve as an appetizer or over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes for a full meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2674 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 184.8 g | 237% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.9 g | 320% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 15.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 742 mg | 247% | |
| Sodium | 5725 mg | 249% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 127.5 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 68.8 g | ||
| Protein | 140.8 g | 282% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.6 mcg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 416 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 15.6 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 2139 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
