Cocktail Meatballs I

Health score
1%
Cocktail Meatballs I
70 min.
16
216kcal

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Looking for a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that's sure to impress your guests? Look no further than these mouth-watering Cocktail Meatballs! This delectable recipe yields about 16 servings, making it perfect for parties, gatherings, or even a cozy night in. With a total preparation time of 70 minutes, you'll have these tasty treats ready to serve in no time.

Each serving contains 216 calories, making these meatballs a guilt-free indulgence. They are versatile enough to be served as an antipasti, starter, snack, or appetizer, and are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

To create this heavenly dish, you'll need a mix of simple, yet flavorful ingredients. Ground beef is the star of the show, perfectly complemented by dried bread crumbs, grape jelly, and a tomato-based chili sauce. A variety of spices, including salt, ground black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce, round out the flavors, while milk, an egg, and chopped onions add moisture and texture.

Preparing these scrumptious meatballs is a breeze with the help of a few essential pieces of equipment. A large bowl is perfect for mixing all the ingredients, while a frying pan and paper towels come in handy for cooking and draining the meatballs.

So why wait? Gather your ingredients, fire up the stove, and get ready to impress your friends and family with these unforgettable Cocktail Meatballs!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup breadcrumbs dried
  • 12 fluid ounces chili sauce 
  •  eggs 
  • 1.3 cups grape jelly 
  • pound ground beef 
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper black
  • 0.3 cup milk 
  • 0.3 cup onion chopped
  • teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup shortening 
  • 0.5 teaspoon worcestershire sauce 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • paper towels

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, milk, egg, salt, Worcestershire sauce, and ground black pepper.
  2. Mix together, and shape into meatballs.
  3. In a large skillet, heat shortening over medium heat.
  4. Add meatballs, and cook until browned, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  5. Remove from skillet, and drain on paper towels.
  6. Add chili sauce and jelly to skillet; heat, stirring, until jelly is melted. Return meatballs to skillet, and stir until coated. Reduce heat to low. Simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories216kcal
Protein12.09%
Fat39.99%
Carbs47.92%

Properties

Glycemic Index
9.5
Glycemic Load
10.04
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
5.215652136699%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.17mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.68mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:215.64kcal
10.78%
Fat:9.52g
14.65%
Saturated Fat:3.19g
19.92%
Carbohydrates:25.68g
8.56%
Net Carbohydrates:24.64g
8.96%
Sugar:16.4g
18.22%
Cholesterol:30.82mg
10.27%
Sodium:502.78mg
21.86%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.48g
12.96%
Vitamin B12:0.66µg
11.06%
Selenium:6.81µg
9.73%
Vitamin B3:1.8mg
8.99%
Zinc:1.34mg
8.95%
Phosphorus:77.34mg
7.73%
Vitamin C:6.16mg
7.46%
Vitamin B6:0.15mg
7.38%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.49%
Iron:1.09mg
6.06%
Potassium:201.79mg
5.77%
Vitamin E:0.8mg
5.36%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.97%
Copper:0.09mg
4.27%
Fiber:1.04g
4.15%
Vitamin K:3.65µg
3.48%
Vitamin A:172.13IU
3.44%
Folate:12.46µg
3.11%
Calcium:28.42mg
2.84%
Magnesium:11.17mg
2.79%
Manganese:0.05mg
2.6%
Vitamin B5:0.25mg
2.49%
Source:Allrecipes