Party meatball sauce is a timeless classic, perfect for any gathering. Whether you're hosting a casual get-together or a full-blown party, a delicious and flavorful meatball sauce can elevate your event to the next level. With its savory combination of ground meat, tangy sauce, and tender meatballs, this dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. In this article, we'll delve into the secrets of creating the perfect party meatball sauce, from selecting the right ingredients to mastering the cooking techniques. Get ready to tantalize taste buds and create a memorable experience for your guests!
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CROCK POT PARTY MEATBALLS WITH TANGY SAUCE
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Heat the oven to 350 F.
- Line a large rimmed baking sheet (half-sheet pan) with foil. Place a cooling rack in the pan. Or use two jelly roll pans and smaller cooling racks. The cooling rack helps keep the meatballs out of the fat, but if you don't have one, arrange the meatballs right on the foil.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, sausage, bread crumbs, milk, beaten egg, 1 1/2 teaspoons of kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, the allspice, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix to blend the ingredients thoroughly.
- Gently form the mixture into meatballs about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Place the meatballs on the rack(s).
- Bake the meatballs at 350 F for 25 to 30 minutes.
- Gather the ingredients.
- In a medium bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, minced onion, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, and the optional ground cayenne pepper. Stir to blend.
- Transfer the cooked meatballs to the crock pot. Add the sauce mixture.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 3 to 4 hours.
- Serve from the slow cooker with toothpicks and napkins for guests.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 78 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 743 mg, Sugar 20 g, Fat 13 g, ServingSize 48 meatballs (12 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
CROCK POT® PARTY MEATBALLS
This is my most requested party recipe. People go crazy for these meatballs, and there is never a single one leftover at the end of a party or tailgate. The best part (aside from them being delicious) is that they are sooo easy to make!
Provided by fabeveryday
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry Meatball Appetizer Recipes
Time 3h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place frozen meatballs into a slow cooker. Add cranberry sauce, chili sauce, lemon juice, and hot sauce. Stir to distribute sauce evenly over meatballs.
- Cook on High until meatballs are completely thawed and hot, about 3 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.4 calories, Carbohydrate 27.3 g, Cholesterol 94.3 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 19.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 210.4 mg, Sugar 12.9 g
PARTY MEATBALLS
These meatballs in a sweet, tangy sauce can be made a day in advance and reheated. We usually serve them at birthday parties. - Irma Schnuelle, Manitowoc, Wisconsin.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 55m
Yield about 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the milk, soup mix and 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce. Crumble beef over mixture and mix lightly but thoroughly. , With wet hands, shape into 1-in. balls. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 12 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Drain on paper towels. , Meanwhile, combine the ketchup, brown sugar and remaining Worcestershire sauce in a Dutch oven. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir until thickened. Reduce heat; add meatballs. Simmer until heated through, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 55 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 159mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
20 HOMEMADE SAUCES FOR MEATBALLS
These homemade sauces for meatballs can't be beat! From marinara to Swedish meatball sauce to grape jelly and mushroom gravy, you'll love these easy meatball meals.
Provided by insanelygood
Categories Recipe Roundup
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Select your favorite recipe.
- Organize all the required ingredients.
- Prep a meatball sauce in 30 minutes or less!
Nutrition Facts :
PARTY MEATBALL SAUCE
This is my mom's meatball recipe. We eat these at parties or on special occasions. Great as an appetizer. Enjoy!
Provided by Carrie P.
Categories Meat
Time 3h5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Put meatballs in crock pot.
- In a medium sized bowl mix together all remaining ingredients.
- Microwave on high for approximately 3 minutes or until boiling.
- Pour over meatballs in crock pot.
- Cook on low for 3 hours, stirring every half hour.
MEATBALLS AND SAUCE
Meatballs marinated overnight in a savory sauce, then reheated just before your party!
Provided by Tom Quinlin
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry Meatball Appetizer Recipes
Time 9h5m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine meatballs, mushroom soup, water, and sour cream. Cover and refrigerate overnight so that the meatballs can absorb the flavors.
- Pour the mixture into a slow cooker and heat until the meatballs are heated through. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 427 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Cholesterol 97.9 mg, Fat 35.4 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 17.2 g, SaturatedFat 16.7 g, Sodium 961.8 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
CROWD-PLEASING PARTY MEATBALLS
We served this scrumptious dish at our wedding. It went over so well that it's been served at other weddings and family functions, and the requests keep coming! -Stefany Blevins, Portsmouth, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 1h30m
Yield about 7 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place in 3 greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. , Combine the sauce ingredients; pour over meatballs. Bake, uncovered, at 325° until meat is no longer pink, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 61 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 148mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.
SWEET & SPICY PARTY MEATBALLS
Make and share this Sweet & Spicy Party Meatballs recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Kams7018
Categories Meat
Time 2h30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix the ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, milk, egg, parsley, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire. Gently shape into 1-inch balls.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet and brown the meatballs. Or simply bake them in the oven on a cookie sheet until browned. Remove the meatballs, set aside and pour off the fat from the skillet. Pour the chili sauce and the grape jelly into the skillet and heat, stirring constantly. To kick it up replace with Kam's Hot Chili Sauce to taste. Return the meatballs to the skillet and simmer, uncovered for about 30 minutes. To keep warm place into a chafing or warming dish, or deposit the whole skillet into a crockpot and keep covered on low, checking occasionally to make sure that meatballs are not crumbling.
- Cook's Notes: Use Welch's grape jelly or Cranberry Sauce. This recipe works great with pre-cooked, frozen meatballs. Just eliminate all of the meatball ingredients in the recipe, warm the sauce as above, then stir in the frozen meatballs with the heated sauce. Simmer on low to warm the meatballs through well, about 20 minutes, gently stirring them several times, then transfer them to a crockpot to keep warm if you like.
- Frozen Meatballs in the Crockpot: Heat the sauce on the stovetop. Place frozen meatballs into the crockpot and follow the suggestion on the bag of your brand of meatballs for heating. Generally speaking you will need to allow about 3 hours for the meatballs to be ready to serve; about 2 hours on high, then another hour on low. Fresh cooked meatballs will only need to be held in the crockpot on low.
- Cocktail Sausages: Substitute a pound of cocktail sausages for the meatballs, eliminate all other ingredients except for the chili sauce and grape jelly.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your sauce.
- Brown the meatballs well before adding them to the sauce. This will give them a nice, caramelized flavor.
- Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld together and develop.
- Season the sauce to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other spices as needed.
- Serve the sauce over your favorite pasta. Spaghetti, penne, and rigatoni are all classic choices.
Conclusion:
Party meatball sauce is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is perfect for a party or a weeknight dinner. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious sauce that will be sure to please everyone.
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