Sweetie Meatballs in Apricot Sauce
Sweetie Meatballs in Apricot Sauce is the perfect harmony of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors, making it an unforgettable crowd-pleaser! These tender, oven-baked meatballs combine the richness of ground beef and pork with aromatic garlic, finely diced onion, and a hint of seasoning for optimal flavor. The star of this dish is the glossy apricot sauce—a luscious blend of apricot preserves, soy sauce, ketchup, and apple cider vinegar—simmered to perfection and infused with just the right touch of sweetness and tang. Ready in under an hour, this versatile dish is ideal for serving over fluffy rice or noodles or as a mouthwatering appetizer. Whether you're planning a weeknight dinner or a party snack, this recipe promises a deliciously sticky and satisfying bite with every forkful!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 0.5 lb Ground pork
- 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup Milk
- 1 large Egg
- 0.25 cup (finely diced) Onion
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 1 cup Apricot preserves
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Ketchup
- 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Brown sugar
- 0.25 cup Water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, finely diced onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until evenly combined, but do not overmix as it may toughen the meatballs.
Roll the mixture into approximately 1-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are spaced apart.
Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until they are cooked through and lightly browned.
While the meatballs bake, prepare the apricot sauce. In a medium saucepan, combine the apricot preserves, soy sauce, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and water. Stir well to combine.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Allow the sauce to cook for 5-7 minutes, or until it thickens slightly.
Once the meatballs are done baking, transfer them to the saucepan with the apricot sauce. Gently toss or stir to coat the meatballs evenly with the sauce.
Let the meatballs simmer in the sauce for an additional 2-3 minutes to enhance the flavor.
Serve warm, garnished with parsley or green onions if desired, and enjoy over rice, noodles, or as an appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
753 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.3 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.5 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 164 mg | 55% | |
| Sodium | 1046 mg | 45% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.0 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.6 g | ||
| Protein | 33.7 g | 67% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 73 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 485 mg | 10% | |
*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.
