Sweet Meatball Appetizer
Transform your party spread with these irresistible Sweet Meatball Appetizers, a crowd-pleasing blend of savory and sweet flavors that's perfect for any occasion! Juicy ground beef meatballs are seasoned with garlic, breadcrumbs, and a touch of black pepper, then baked or pan-seared to perfection. The magic lies in the indulgent sauce—a luscious mix of tangy barbecue sauce and fruity grape jelly that glazes each bite in a sticky, sweet symphony of flavor. Ready in just 35 minutes, these bite-sized delights are easy to make and serve beautifully with toothpicks for effortless snacking. Ideal for game days, holiday gatherings, or casual get-togethers, these meatballs deliver big flavor with minimal fuss.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 0.75 cup Grape jelly
- 0.75 cup Barbecue sauce
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) if baking the meatballs, or set a large skillet over medium heat if cooking on the stovetop.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well using your hands or a spatula until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Roll the mixture into small, golf-ball-sized meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. You should get approximately 24 meatballs.
If baking, place the meatballs on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes. If cooking on the stovetop, heat the vegetable oil in the skillet and brown the meatballs on all sides, cooking for about 8-10 minutes until fully cooked through.
While the meatballs are cooking, prepare the sauce. In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the grape jelly and barbecue sauce. Stir until smooth and heated through, about 5 minutes.
Add the cooked meatballs to the saucepan with the sauce. Gently toss to coat the meatballs evenly in the sweet sauce.
Allow the meatballs to simmer in the sauce for an additional 5 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Transfer the sweet meatballs to a serving dish and garnish with fresh herbs, if desired. Serve warm with toothpicks for easy handling.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2383 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 95.0 g | 122% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.4 g | 177% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 541 mg | 180% | |
| Sodium | 5439 mg | 236% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 293.4 g | 107% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.6 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 163.1 g | ||
| Protein | 93.0 g | 186% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 250 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 15.3 mg | 85% | |
| Potassium | 1843 mg | 39% | |
*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.
