Hot and Saucy Cocktail Meatballs

Health score
18%
Hot and Saucy Cocktail Meatballs
80 min.
6
687kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your next gathering with a dish that’s sure to impress? Look no further than these Hot and Saucy Cocktail Meatballs! Perfectly seasoned and bursting with flavor, these meatballs are a delightful combination of sweet and savory that will have your guests coming back for more.

Imagine the aroma wafting through your kitchen as you bake these tender meatballs to perfection. The blend of lean ground beef, fresh parsley, and a hint of Worcestershire sauce creates a mouthwatering base, while the unique sauce made from chili sauce and grape jelly adds a delicious twist that’s both unexpected and irresistible. Each bite is a delightful explosion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

Whether you’re hosting a casual lunch, a festive dinner, or a lively party, these meatballs are the ultimate crowd-pleaser. They’re easy to prepare and can be served hot with toothpicks for a fun and interactive dining experience. Plus, with a total preparation time of just 80 minutes, you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy the company of your friends and family.

So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to impress with this delectable dish that’s not only satisfying but also a true conversation starter. Your guests will be raving about these Hot and Saucy Cocktail Meatballs long after the last bite!

Ingredients

  • 24 ounces chili sauce 
  • cup breadcrumbs dry (any flavor)
  •  eggs 
  • tablespoons parsley fresh chopped
  • 20 ounces grape jelly 
  • pounds ground beef lean
  • 0.5 cup milk 
  • 0.7 cup onion finely chopped
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper 
  • teaspoons salt 
  • teaspoon worcestershire sauce 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • toothpicks
  • dutch oven
  • broiler pan

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 400F. Stir together all ingredients except chili sauce and jelly. Shape into 1-inch meatballs.
  2. Place in ungreased retangular pan, 13x9x2 inches, or on rack in broiler pan.
  3. Bake uncovered about 20 minutes or until no longer pink in center and juice is clear.
  4. Heat chili sauce and jelly in Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring contantly, until jelly is melted. Stir in meatballs until coated. Simmer uncovered 30 minutes.
  5. Serve hot with toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts

Calories687kcal
Protein24.09%
Fat14.64%
Carbs61.27%

Properties

Glycemic Index
30.67
Glycemic Load
35.98
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
29.027825936027%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
2.87mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
0.89mg
Kaempferol
0.14mg
Myricetin
0.2mg
Quercetin
3.61mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:686.91kcal
34.35%
Fat:11g
16.92%
Saturated Fat:4.53g
28.29%
Carbohydrates:103.54g
34.51%
Net Carbohydrates:98.61g
35.86%
Sugar:63.93g
71.03%
Cholesterol:150.74mg
50.25%
Sodium:2599.5mg
113.02%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:40.71g
81.43%
Vitamin B12:3.69µg
61.5%
Vitamin B3:11.43mg
57.14%
Zinc:8.52mg
56.78%
Selenium:38.97µg
55.67%
Phosphorus:462.16mg
46.22%
Vitamin B6:0.87mg
43.74%
Vitamin C:29.68mg
35.97%
Iron:6.28mg
34.88%
Vitamin B2:0.57mg
33.51%
Potassium:1143.56mg
32.67%
Vitamin K:29.66µg
28.25%
Vitamin B1:0.38mg
25.37%
Copper:0.43mg
21.35%
Vitamin A:996.94IU
19.94%
Fiber:4.93g
19.71%
Vitamin E:2.91mg
19.38%
Magnesium:65.26mg
16.31%
Folate:59.81µg
14.95%
Vitamin B5:1.42mg
14.17%
Calcium:129.01mg
12.9%
Manganese:0.26mg
12.78%
Vitamin D:0.67µg
4.45%