Immerse yourself in a culinary journey with our apricot salsa meatballs recipe, where sweet and savory flavors dance in perfect harmony. Bursting with vibrant flavors, tender apricot salsa complements succulent meatballs, creating a lip-smacking dish that will tantalize your taste buds. Get ready to embark on a flavor-packed adventure as we guide you through the simple steps to prepare this delightful dish that promises to be a hit at your next gathering.
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APRICOT SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS
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
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
APRICOT SALSA MEATBALLS
This incredibly yummy meatball recipe disappears quickly at parties. I found it on the back of a package of Armour meatballs. I use more cinnamon than is called for--at least 2 tsp.
Provided by Kate 8
Categories Meat
Time 35m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place all ingredients in a large saucepan or crockpot.
- Mix thoroughly with large spoon.
- Simmer 30 minutes stovetop or 2 hours in crockpot on high.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.7, Fat 0.2, Sodium 280.4, Carbohydrate 37.4, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 20.9, Protein 1.1
APRICOT MEATBALLS
This is one of my husband's favorites. It makes an easy meal for Sunday dinner. The tangy barbecue sauce gets a hint of sweetness from apricot preserves. - Lorenda Spain, Dumas, Texas.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. In a skillet, brown meatballs in several batches; drain. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Combine preserves and barbecue sauce; pour over meatballs. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink.
Nutrition Facts :
ASIAN-INSPIRED PORK AND RICE MEATBALLS WITH APRICOT GLAZE
A little bit sweet, a little bit spicy, these meatballs and glaze make a great appetizer that is good warm or at room temperature.
Provided by Bibi
Time 1h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a 12x18-inch baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Combine pork, cooked rice, onion, apricots, vinegar, sesame oil, coriander, salt, pepper, and pepper flakes in a medium mixing bowl; mix until well blended. Form into 24 meatballs, each about 1 1/2 inch in diameter. Place meatballs on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 30 to 35 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).
- Remove meatballs from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt apricot preserves in a small saucepan over medium heat, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in hoisin sauce, ginger, chili-garlic sauce, and lime juice.
- Place meatballs in a serving dish and pour glaze over top. Garnish with cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.3 g, Cholesterol 30.8 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 386.4 mg, Sugar 21.5 g
MEATBALLS WITH APRICOTS
This recipe will make you famous! I've made it for guests several times, and everybody loves it so far! Easy and different...
Provided by what are we eating
Categories Fruit
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix the ground beef with the chopped onion, parsley, egg, soy sauce, pepper & salt and the breadcrumbs until you get a firm mixture. Roll medium sized meatballs with your hands from this mixture.
- Put them in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. Or do this part before going to work.
- Separate the apricots from its juice, but save both.
- Cook the meatballs in the margarine on medium high heat until well done and brown on each side.
- Transfer the meatballs on to a platter, and add the apricot juice into the pan.
- Add the honey and the thyme; let this cook for a minute.
- Thicken the sauce a little with cornstarch.
- Add the meatballs and the apricots and let them heat up.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 486.3, Fat 27.2, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 168.5, Sodium 132.6, Carbohydrate 25.1, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 20, Protein 35
LAMB & APRICOT MEATBALLS
No one can resist meatballs, and this recipe is so moreish you might want to make double and freeze for another time
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat 2 tsp oil in a pan and soften the onions for 5 mins. Add the garlic and spices and cook for a few mins more. Spoon half the onion mixture into a bowl and set aside to cool. Add the tomatoes, sugar and seasoning to the remaining onions in the pan and simmer for about 10 mins until reduced.
- Meanwhile, add the mint, lamb, apricots and breadcrumbs to the cooled onions, season and mix well with your hands. Shape into little meatballs.
- Heat the rest of the oil in a non-stick pan and fry the meatballs until golden (in batches if you need to). Stir in the sauce with a splash of water and gently cook everything for a few mins until the meatballs are cooked through. Serve with pitta bread and salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 411 calories, Fat 22 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 26 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 13 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 28 grams protein, Sodium 0.72 milligram of sodium
CARIBBEAN CHIPS WITH APRICOT SALSA
With their subtle sweetness, these well-seasoned chips are equally delicious as an appetizer or alongside a savory meal. They'll be a welcome change of pace for your family's taste buds. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Coat both sides of each tortilla with cooking spray; sprinkle with seasoning mixture., Cut into each tortilla into eight wedges. Transfer to an ungreased baking sheet., Bake at 400° for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine salsa and preserves. Serve with chips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 599mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.
PORK MEATBALLS WITH APRICOT GLAZE
These meatballs serve four as a main course or six as an appetizer. They can be kept warm in a slow cooker. They're a bit sweet with a subtle heat.
Provided by lutzflcat
Categories Meatballs
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix ground pork, apricots, onion, ginger, garlic, and salt together in a large bowl until well combined. Use a tablespoon-sized cookie scoop to form into meatballs. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until meatballs are cooked through, about 15 to 17 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).
- Meanwhile, whisk apricot preserves, soy sauce, Dijon, brown sugar, sesame oil, Sriracha, and Worcestershire sauce together in a saucepan over medium-low heat until well combined. Cook until heated through, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Stir cornstarch into water until dissolved, then add it to the saucepan. Cook, whisking constantly, until glaze thickens, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add meatballs to the glaze. Toss to combine and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Serve warm, garnished with cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 581.4 calories, Carbohydrate 65 g, Cholesterol 81.7 mg, Fat 27.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 21.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 1198.5 mg
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use ripe, juicy apricots. If you can't find fresh apricots, you can use canned apricots, but be sure to drain them well.
- If you don't have apricot preserves, you can use another type of fruit preserves, such as peach or pineapple.
- To make the meatballs even more flavorful, brown them in a skillet before adding them to the slow cooker.
- Serve the meatballs with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta.
Conclusion:
Apricot salsa meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet and savory flavors is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give these meatballs a try. You won't be disappointed!
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