APRICOT SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS

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An Asian-inspired sauce raises the flavor standard for ordinary meatballs.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1/4 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 cup apricot preserves
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 medium red or green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 15 x10-inch pan with sides with cooking spray.
  • Mix beef, bread crumbs, salt, garlic powder, ginger and egg until well blended. Shape into 1-inch meatballs; place in pan. Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until no longer pink in center and juice is clear; drain.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, mix preserves, hoisin sauce, vinegar and red pepper. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until hot. Add drained meatballs and bell pepper. Cook until bell pepper is crisp-tender. Serve with cocktail toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Appetizer, Sodium 55 mg

bob Haugen
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I'm not sure how to make meatballs. Is there a video tutorial I can watch?


Fareed solangi Fareed solangi
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I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but this recipe looks interesting. I might give it a try.


Naveed Tanha
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This recipe looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


Jun Yang
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I'm allergic to apricots. Is there a substitute I can use?


Fadi harb gm
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I'm not sure if I have all the ingredients for this recipe. I'll have to check my pantry.


Jegede Deborah
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I've been looking for a good apricot meatball recipe. This one looks perfect.


khalilmobile center
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I'm going to try this recipe tonight. I'm excited to see how they turn out.


Everstage Tamboh
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I followed the recipe exactly and my meatballs were perfect. I think the key is to not overcook them.


Gerardo Castellanos
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my meatballs turned out dry and tough.


Ronald Cummings
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These meatballs were easy to make and turned out great. I will definitely be making them again.


Sunmoon hassan sajim
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I love the combination of sweet and sour in this recipe. The meatballs are perfect for a party or potluck.


Haval Sadun
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These meatballs were delicious! I made them for a party and they were a huge hit.


Eners Crozett
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I'm not usually a fan of meatballs, but these were really good. The sauce was especially tasty.


Amir Sami Jutt Bajwa
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This recipe is a keeper! The meatballs were so tender and juicy, and the sauce was amazing. I served it over rice, and it was a perfect meal.


Aamir Mughal
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I was able to make it in under an hour, and it turned out great. The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious.


linda mckinley
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These apricot meatballs were a hit with my family! The sweet and sour sauce was the perfect balance of flavors, and the meatballs were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this recipe again.