Best 8 Cocktail Meatballs Ii Recipes

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Cocktail meatballs are a popular appetizer or party food, and for good reason! They are easy to make, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser. With so many different recipes out there, it can be hard to decide which one to try. That's why we've put together this article to help you find the best recipe for cocktail meatballs ii. We've included a variety of recipes, from classic to modern, so you're sure to find one that you'll love. Whether you're looking for a simple recipe that you can whip up in a hurry, or a more elaborate recipe that will impress your guests, we've got you covered. So read on and get ready to find the perfect recipe for your next party!

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

COCKTAIL MEATBALLS



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Throw away that recipe that calls for frozen meatballs and grape jelly - these homemade cocktail meatballs are so much better.

Provided by Jennifer Segal

Categories     Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield About 25 mini meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 large egg
¼ cup heavy cream or milk
¾ cup cubed white sandwich bread, crusts removed
½ pound ground pork
1 garlic clove, minced
⅛ teaspoon ground allspice
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
¾ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ pound ground beef (85% lean)
½ cup ketchup
½ cup packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons water
1½ tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon finely grated shallot, from one shallot
1 small clove garlic, minced
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
Finely chopped parsley, if desired

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy clean-up and place an ovenproof baking/cooling rack over top; spray rack generously with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Whisk the egg and cream together in a medium bowl. Stir in the bread and mash until no large bread chunks remain. Set aside.
  • In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the pork, garlic, allspice, pepper, salt, and baking powder on high speed until smooth and pale, about 2 minutes, scraping bowl as necessary. Add the bread mixture to the mixing bowl and beat on high speed until smooth and homogeneous, about 1 minute, scraping the bowl as necessary. Add the beef and mix on medium-low speed until just incorporated, about 20 seconds, scraping the bowl as necessary.
  • Using moistened hands (it's sticky and wet hands help; keep wetting them as you go), form the meat mixture into tablespoon-size round meatballs and place on the prepared rack. Bake for about 20 minutes, until just done.
  • Meanwhile, in a large sauté pan, mix together all of the ingredients for the sauce. Bring to a simmer and cook gently until thickened, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the baked meatballs to the sauce and stir to coat evenly. Transfer them to a serving platter, spear with toothpicks and spoon the sauce over top. Garnish with parsley if desired. Serve warm.
  • Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The meatballs and sauce can be frozen in separate containers for up to 3 months. When ready to serve, reheat the meatballs in their sauce on the stovetop over medium heat until hot in the center.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 meatball, Calories 85, Fat 5g, Carbohydrate 8g, Protein 4g, SaturatedFat 2g, Sugar 6g, Fiber 0g, Sodium 214mg, Cholesterol 24mg

COCKTAIL MEATBALLS



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This is the best cocktail meatball I've ever had. We didn't have chili sauce, but I found Recipe #363254 and made it homemade. Really a surprising but wonderful concoction of ingredients--sweet and spicy. We used blackberry jelly instead of grape and baked the meatballs in the oven at 350 for 20 minutes or so instead of cooking in shortening. We also put it all in the crockpot and watched them disappear. Recipe courtesy of Golden Heritage Cookbook fiftieth Anniversary/The Officers' Wives' Club of Fort Benning, Georgia (Mrs. Edward G. Bradshaw (Mackie).

Provided by AmyZoe

Categories     Meat

Time 45m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lbs ground beef
1 cup dry breadcrumbs
2/3 cup minced onion
1/2 cup milk
2 eggs
2 tablespoons parsley, snipped
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup shortening
12 ounces chili sauce
10 ounces grape jelly

Steps:

  • Mix all meatball ingredients and gently shape into 1 1/2 inch balls.
  • Melt shortening in large skillet and brown meatballs.
  • Remove meatballs from skillet and pour off fat.
  • Heat chili sauce and jelly in skillet, stirring constantly until jelly is melted.
  • Add meatballs and stir until thoroughly coated.
  • Simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes.
  • Serve in chafing dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 582, Fat 32.4, SaturatedFat 10.8, Cholesterol 125.8, Sodium 1367.8, Carbohydrate 45, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 23.9, Protein 26.3

COCKTAIL MEATBALLS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound lean ground beef
1 large egg
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces)
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 onion, grated
1 clove garlic, grated
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon paprika
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
Sliced scallions, for topping

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine the beef, egg, cheese, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, 2 teaspoons mustard, the Worcestershire sauce, paprika, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium bowl; mix with your hands until combined. Form into 1 1/2-inch meatballs (about 24) and arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Mix the ketchup, brown sugar and remaining 1 teaspoon mustard in a small bowl and brush on the meatballs. Bake until lightly browned and cooked through, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a platter and top with scallions.

COCKTAIL MEATBALLS



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To give them a light crust, which makes them easier to pick up, meatballs can be rolled in a breadcrumb-and-flour mixture before frying.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 2h15m

Yield Makes about 48

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 slices white or other soft bread, torn into bite-size pieces
1/2 cup whole milk
1 pound ground beef chuck
1 pound ground pork
6 thin slices pancetta (2 1/2 ounces), finely diced
1/2 small onion, minced (1/3 cup)
2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon mild smoked paprika (also called pimenton)
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme
Extra-virgin olive oil, for frying

Steps:

  • Soften bread thoroughly in milk in a large bowl. Add beef, pork, pancetta, and onion; mix with your hands. Mix in egg yolks, 2 teaspoons salt, some pepper, the paprika, and thyme.
  • Form into 1- to 1 1/4-inch balls. Chill in a single layer 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Lightly coat a large skillet with oil, and fry meatballs in a single layer (do not crowd) over medium-high heat until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes. Repeat with remaining meatballs.
  • Transfer to a baking pan, and bake until cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes.

COCKTAIL MEATBALLS I



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Simple meatballs with an unusual chili sauce/grape jelly coating. Quite a combination of tastes and textures. Note: After cooking, I like to keep the meatballs warm in a slow cooker until ready to serve.

Provided by Jennie

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Meatball Appetizer Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound ground beef
½ cup dried bread crumbs
⅓ cup chopped onion
¼ cup milk
1 egg
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup shortening
12 fluid ounces tomato-based chili sauce
1 ¼ cups grape jelly

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, milk, egg, salt, Worcestershire sauce, and ground black pepper. Mix together, and shape into meatballs.
  • In a large skillet, heat shortening over medium heat. Add meatballs, and cook until browned, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from skillet, and drain on paper towels.
  • 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 : Calories 457.9 calories, Carbohydrate 52.5 g, Cholesterol 72.1 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 12.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 1038.4 mg, Sugar 38.3 g

COCKTAIL MEATBALLS



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These tasty meatballs will disappear quickly from anyone's holiday party. My mom makes them every year for New Years Eve, and now so do I. These do very well in a slow cooker, as you can simmer them before serving, as well as keep them hot for the duration of your party.

Provided by Lara

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Meatball Appetizer Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound lean ground beef
1 egg
2 tablespoons water
½ cup bread crumbs
3 tablespoons minced onion
1 (8 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
¾ cup chili sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, egg, water, bread crumbs, and minced onion. Roll into small meatballs.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, turning once.
  • In a slow cooker or large saucepan over low heat, blend the cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, and lemon juice. Add meatballs, and simmer for 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Cholesterol 52.7 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 84.9 mg, Sugar 10.3 g

SWEET AND SPICY COCKTAIL MEATBALLS



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Everybody loves meatballs at parties, and this recipe won't let you down! Seasoned beef meatballs are simmered in a sweet and spicy sauce. You can also use ground venison instead of the ground beef.

Provided by Jordanna Novak

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Spicy

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound ground beef
½ cup dry bread crumbs
¼ cup milk
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon snipped fresh parsley
⅓ cup minced onion
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ cup shortening
1 (12 ounce) bottle chile sauce
1 ¼ cups grape jelly

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, dry bread crumbs and milk. Blend in ground pepper, parsley, onion, salt, egg and Worcestershire sauce. Mix thoroughly.
  • Shape the beef mixture into 1 inch meatballs. In a large skillet, melt the shortening over medium heat and brown the meatballs.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, mix the chile sauce and grape jelly over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until jelly is melted.
  • Pour the sauce over the browning meatballs and simmer for 30 minutes, or until meatballs are thoroughly cooked.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 726.5 calories, Carbohydrate 88.6 g, Cholesterol 115.8 mg, Fat 31.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 758.8 mg, Sugar 66.1 g

COCKTAIL MEATBALLS



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Make and share this Cocktail Meatballs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by triciaputvin

Categories     Meat

Time 50m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 lbs lean ground beef
1 cup corn flake crumbs
1/3 cup parsley flakes
2 eggs
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons minced onions
14 ounces cranberry sauce
4 tablespoons brown sugar
6 ounces chili sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Combine all step 1 ingredients together. Roll into 2" meatballs and place in baking dish.
  • Heat step 2 ingredients in saucepan. Cook until smooth and pour over meatballs.
  • Bake uncovered for 30-45 minutes at 350 degrees.
  • Serve with bow tie noodles and veggies. They're great cold too!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.8, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 96.2, Sodium 906.4, Carbohydrate 30.8, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 25.5, Protein 21

Tips:

  • Choose the right meatballs: For the best results, use a good quality frozen or homemade meatball. Look for meatballs that are made with a blend of ground beef and pork, and that are seasoned with herbs and spices.
  • Use a slow cooker: A slow cooker is the ideal appliance for making cocktail meatballs. It allows you to cook the meatballs on low heat for several hours, which results in tender and flavorful meatballs.
  • Make your own sauce: While you can use a store-bought sauce, making your own sauce is easy and gives you more control over the flavor. There are many different recipes for cocktail sauce, so you can find one that suits your taste.
  • Add some extras: Once the meatballs are cooked, you can add some extras to make them even more delicious. Try adding some cooked rice, vegetables, or even some fruit. You can also sprinkle some cheese on top of the meatballs before serving.
  • Serve immediately: Cocktail meatballs are best served immediately after they are cooked. This is when they are at their most tender and flavorful.

Conclusion:

Cocktail meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any party or gathering. They can be made ahead of time and are always a hit with guests. With so many different variations to choose from, there is sure to be a recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy appetizer, give cocktail meatballs a try.

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