Sweet and Spicy Meatballs Pillsbury
Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with Sweet and Spicy Meatballs Pillsbury, a perfect blend of bold flavors and comforting textures! These juicy meatballs are crafted from a savory mix of ground beef, ground pork, and panko breadcrumbs, seasoned with garlic powder and black pepper for the ultimate bite. The magic truly happens when they're coated in a luscious sauce made with tangy chili sauce, sweet grape jelly, and a hint of cayenne pepper for a kick of heat. Baked to golden perfection and simmered in the irresistible sweet-and-spicy glaze, these meatballs make a crowd-pleasing appetizer or a hearty dinner when served over fluffy rice. With a prep time of just 15 minutes and a total cook time under 30, this versatile recipe will be your go-to for quick weeknight meals or party-ready snacks!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 0.5 lb Ground pork
- 1 Egg
- 0.5 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 1 cup Chili sauce
- 0.75 cup Grape jelly
- 0.25 tsp Cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, egg, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined; avoid overmixing.
Using clean hands, shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown.
While the meatballs are baking, prepare the sauce. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the chili sauce, grape jelly, and cayenne pepper (if using). Stir until the jelly dissolves and the sauce is smooth and heated through, about 5 minutes.
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Once hot, transfer the baked meatballs to the skillet.
Pour the sweet and spicy sauce over the meatballs and stir gently to coat them evenly in the sauce. Allow the meatballs to simmer in the sauce for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serve the meatballs warm as an appetizer with toothpicks or over rice for a delicious dinner.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2768 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 161.6 g | 207% | |
| Saturated Fat | 55.2 g | 276% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 18.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 701 mg | 234% | |
| Sodium | 5146 mg | 224% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 188.1 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.3 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 121.6 g | ||
| Protein | 145.6 g | 291% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 171 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 12.5 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 1386 mg | 29% | |
*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.
