Cocktail Meatballs IV is a flavorful and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or snack. It is a combination of ground beef, pork, and veal, mixed with bread crumbs, eggs, and seasonings. These tasty treats are then simmered in a sweet and tangy sauce made from ketchup, brown sugar, and spices. With just a few simple steps and a little time, you can create a delightful and memorable dish that will leave your taste buds satisfied.
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CLASSIC COCKTAIL MEATBALLS
Like a little black dress, these appetizers are timeless favorites at cocktail hour. Show them off on a platter or keep them at a low simmer in a slow cooker.
Provided by Kraft
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips
Time 36m
Yield 25
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Mix meat, stuffing mix, water and eggs until blended. Shape into 50 (1-1/2-inch) meatballs; place in 2 foil-lined 15x10x1-inch pans sprayed with cooking spray.
- Bake 16 min. or until done (160 degrees F). Meanwhile, bring jelly and chili sauce to boil in large saucepan on medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Add meatballs to sauce; stir to evenly coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14.4 g, Cholesterol 40.2 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 134.8 mg, Sugar 8.7 g
COCKTAIL MEATBALLS
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
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 IV
This is an extremely easy appetizer that keeps them coming back for seconds.
Provided by jhibbard
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry Meatball Appetizer Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a large roasting pan with aluminum foil.
- Shape ground beef into golf-size balls. Place on prepared roasting pan for 20 to 25 minutes until done.
- Meanwhile heat the jelly, chili sauce and mustard together in a 2 quart Dutch oven. Drain and add meatballs to the Dutch oven. Cover and simmer on low for 1/2 hour. Serve hot in chaffing dish with toothpicks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 601.1 calories, Carbohydrate 33.4 g, Cholesterol 128.6 mg, Fat 40.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 25.7 g, SaturatedFat 16.3 g, Sodium 313.3 mg, Sugar 29.3 g
COCKTAIL MEATBALLS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 40m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
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.
QUICKEST COCKTAIL MEATBALLS
Make and share this Quickest Cocktail Meatballs recipe from Food.com.
Provided by GingerlyJ
Categories Meat
Time 17m
Yield 15 balls, 15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Pour everything into a saucepot and simmer for 15 minutes.
ITALIAN COCKTAIL MEATBALLS
A favorite at all of our gatherings. They are usually the first thing on the table to disappear. If made ahead and placed in the fridge or freezer, you may want to thin the sauce out a bit. I find a tablespoon or two of water does the trick very nicely.
Provided by Bobbie
Categories Meat
Time 2h45m
Yield 36 piecres
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Thoroughly mix all the meatball ingredients, except olive oil. Roll into ½" balls and fry in oil until well browned. Drain, set aside until sauce is ready.
- Combine all ingredients, except cheese in the skillet meatballs were cooked in (if there is a lot of fat, remove most of it - leaving any browned bits in the skillet). Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 1 hour over very low heat. Add meatballs and simmer another hour, stirring several times very gently. Pour into chafing dish, crockpot or other serving dish and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
- These freeze well - just be careful when defrosting and breaking them up. Be gentle - so not to break up the meatballs.
- Note: I have indicated this makes about 36 meatballs -- but that's just a complete guess off the top of my head! I couldn't post the recipe without putting something in that field!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.8, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 33.2, Sodium 176.8, Carbohydrate 2.6, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.3, Protein 6.4
Tips:
- Choose high-quality ground beef. The better the beef, the better the meatballs will be. Look for ground beef that is at least 80% lean.
- Use fresh ingredients. Fresh herbs, vegetables, and spices will give your meatballs the best flavor. If you don't have fresh ingredients on hand, use dried herbs and spices instead.
- Don't overmix the meatball mixture. Overmixing will make the meatballs tough. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined.
- Form the meatballs into uniform sizes. This will help them cook evenly.
- Cook the meatballs until they are browned on all sides and cooked through. The internal temperature of the meatballs should be at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Serve the meatballs with your favorite sauce. Cocktail meatballs are traditionally served with a sweet and tangy sauce, but you can also serve them with a tomato sauce, a barbecue sauce, or a gravy.
Conclusion:
Cocktail meatballs are a delicious and versatile appetizer that can be served at any party or gathering. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a little creativity, you can create a cocktail meatball recipe that will be a hit with your guests.
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