Best 11 Sweet And Spicy Cocktail Meatballs Recipes

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Are you looking for the perfect appetizer to spice up your next party or gathering? Look no further than our guide to the best sweet and spicy cocktail meatballs! These mouthwatering meatballs are a tantalizing blend of sweet and savory flavors, featuring a tender, succulent texture that will leave your guests craving more. With a variety of delicious recipes to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect one to suit your taste buds. From classic recipes passed down through generations to modern takes on this timeless dish, our comprehensive guide will help you create the most delectable sweet and spicy cocktail meatballs that will be the hit of any event.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET AND SPICY COCKTAIL MEATBALLS



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Provided by A Family Feast

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 cup chopped white bread with crusts removed (Sandwich or Italian or sourdough or ciabatta, etc.)
¼ cup heavy cream
1 large egg
½ cup finely minced onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon white vinegar
2 teaspoons ketchup
½ pound ground pork
1 pound 80/20 ground beef
1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
3 tablespoons chopped jalapeno peppers, seeds removed (unless you like it hot)
¼ cup dried pineapple pieces (or any other dried fruit such as mango)
¼ cup champagne vinegar
½ cup water
¼ cup ketchup
¾ cup granulated sugar
1½ teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons water
1½ tablespoons corn starch

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a small bowl place bread and cream. Mix and press down so bread absorbs liquid.
  • In a large bowl place egg, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, ginger, sugar, vinegar and ketchup. Mix to combine.
  • Go back to small bowl with bread and beat with a fork or small whip so mixture is mushy with no pieces.
  • Add to large bowl along with pork and mix thoroughly to combine.
  • Add beef and gently fold into mixture until just incorporated.
  • Using a small scoop, scoop out 36 meatballs.
  • Line a sheet tray with parchment paper.
  • Fill a small bowl with water and start wetting your hands and rolling each meatball and place on prepared pan. Keep wetting your hands as you roll.
  • Bake for 15 minutes and remove from oven.
  • While meatballs are cooking make the sauce. Place ginger, garlic, peppers, dried fruit, vinegar, water, ketchup, sugar and salt in a blender and puree. Place this mixture in a medium to large sauce pan and heat.
  • Mix water with corn starch and add to pan and stir to form a thick sauce.
  • Place meatballs in sauce and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • To serve, remove meatballs from the sauce and serve on a platter.

SWEET AND SPICY COCKTAIL MEATBALLS



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They're delicious for a party or a brunch! Sweet and Spicy Cocktail Meatballs have a spicy kick inside and a sweet-spicy glaze on the outside.

Provided by Nancy Mock

Categories     Appetizer     Game Day     Snack     Super Bowl Food

Time 42m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 egg
¼ cup milk
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 pound bulk sausage or hot Italian sausage
1 pound ground chicken
4 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
¼ cup Vermont maple syrup
¾ cup red pepper jelly

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400° F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
  • In a large bowl mix together the egg, milk, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and panko breadcrumbs. Add in the hot sausage and ground chicken.
  • Use your hands to mix the meats together with the egg mixture until everything is fully combined. Add in the shredded Cheddar cheese and mix it in thoroughly.
  • Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and arrange them touching on the prepared baking sheet. Bake the meatballs for about 12 minutes until they are just cooked through.
  • Remove them from the oven. Once all the meatballs are baked prepare the sauce.
  • In a large pot heat up the maple syrup and the hot pepper jelly over medium heat.
  • Once the jelly is melted and combined with the syrup, add in the cooked meatballs. Stir to coat the meatballs with the sauce.
  • Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook the meatballs in the sauce for about 10 minutes, stirring often.
  • The meatballs are ready to serve! They can be kept warm in a crock pot set to low to serve at a party or brunch, or you can poke toothpicks into the tops and set them out on a serving tray.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 68 mg, Sodium 407 mg, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SWEET AND SPICY MEATBALLS



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Provided by Kardea Brown

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 large yellow onion, finely diced
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Two 10-ounce jars red pepper jelly or hot pepper jelly
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Mix the meats, panko, egg, garlic, onion, paprika, salt and pepper in a large bowl with your hands until completely combined. Scoop mixture into heaping tablespoons, then roll into neat balls. Transfer to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Bake until cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Add pepper jelly, orange juice and soy sauce to a small pan. Cook over medium-high heat until it simmers, then remove from the heat. Pour jelly sauce over the meatballs and toss to coat.

SWEET AND SPICY MEATBALLS



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     appetizer

Time 35m

Yield 30 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 14

Nonstick cooking spray, for the baking sheet and rack
1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
One 4-ounce can diced hot jalapeños, drained
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
1 large egg
1 small onion, finely chopped
One 10-ounce jar pepper jelly, preferably Tabasco Mild Jalapeño Pepper Jelly
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup bloody mary mix
1/4 cup pomegranate juice
2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Fit a baking sheet with a wire rack and lightly spray with cooking spray.
  • Place the ground beef and pork in a large bowl. Add the diced jalapeños, breadcrumbs, granulated garlic, egg, onion, 1 tablespoon pepper jelly and some salt and pepper and gently fold this mixture together.
  • Using a small scoop, roll a tablespoon of the meat mixture into a ball. Place on the prepared wire rack and repeat until all of the meat has been shaped into balls. Roast the meatballs until slightly browned, about 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the glaze. Combine the bloody mary mix, pomegranate juice, light brown sugar and remaining pepper jelly (about 3/4 cup) in a small saucepot. Boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the jelly has dissolved and the sauce has reduced slightly, about 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and pour into a large mixing bowl to cool. (The glaze will thicken as it cools.)
  • Transfer the hot meatballs to the large bowl with the glaze and gently toss until evenly coated. Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with the pomegranate seeds.

HOT AND SAUCY COCKTAIL MEATBALLS



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The delicious sweet-and-spicy sauce for these classic meatballs couldn't be easier!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds lean ground beef
1 cup Progresso™ dry bread crumbs (any flavor)
2/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 eggs
2 bottles (12 ounces each) chili sauce
2 jars (10 ounces each) grape jelly

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Stir together all ingredients except chili sauce and jelly. Shape into 1-inch meatballs. Place in ungreased retangular pan, 13x9x2 inches, or on rack in broiler pan.
  • Bake uncovered about 20 minutes or until no longer pink in center and juice is clear.
  • Heat chili sauce and jelly in Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring contantly, until jelly is melted. Stir in meatballs until coated. Simmer uncovered 30 minutes. Serve hot with toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Meatball, Sodium 200 mg

SWEET AND SPICY COCKTAIL MEATBALLS



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I found these on another site. I accidentally grabbed strawberry jam instead of raspberry when I made it the first time, and it was still great. The flavor of the meat is absolutely fabulous.

Provided by PianoCook

Categories     Pork

Time 35m

Yield 50 meatballs, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb ground beef
1/2 lb bulk Italian sausage
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons dried oregano, crushed between hands
2 teaspoons dried basil, crushed between hands
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 garlic cloves, pressed
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 cup chunky hot salsa
1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a shallow baking pan with foil. Place a rack in the pan.
  • Combine ground beef, Italian sausage, salt, pepper, oregano, basil, pressed garlic, egg, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, Parmesan cheese and cream. Do not over-handle or meatballs will become tough.
  • Form into 1-inch meatballs and place on racks so they are not touching each other. Bake 15 to 20 minutes until cooked through.
  • While meatballs are baking, bring salsa and raspberry jam to a simmer, stirring until well combined.
  • Toss cooked meatballs with raspberry salsa until well coated. Serve in a chafing dish or crock-pot to keep warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.9, Fat 20.4, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 94.5, Sodium 985.4, Carbohydrate 17.9, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 11.4, Protein 17.5

SWEET AND SPICY COCKTAIL MEATBALLS



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Quick and easy Thanksgiving appetizer that will impress you! Use store-bought Italian-style meatballs and take them to a whole new level with our special Maple syrup chili sauce. The delicious and warming combination of sweet and spicy is perfect for a Thanksgiving midday snack. Your friends and family will love it!

Provided by SideChef

Categories     Quick and Easy     Paleo     Weeknight Dinners     30 or Less     Easy     Quick     Dairy-Free     Shellfish-Free     SideChef Original     Gluten-Free     Egg-Free     Soy-Free     Thanksgiving     Entertaining     Holidays     Peanut-Free     Tree Nut-Free     Grain-Free     Sugar-Free     Tomato-Free     Stove     Walmart

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

16 ounce Frozen Meatball
1 cup Maple Syrup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
1/2 cup Heinz Chili Sauce
1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder
2 teaspoon Onion Powder
1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger
4 sprig Fresh Thyme
to taste Fresh Thyme Leaves

Steps:

  • In the saucepan over medium heat, add Maple Syrup (1 cup), Worcestershire Sauce (1 tablespoon), Heinz Chili Sauce (1/2 cup), Chili Powder (1/2 teaspoon), Onion Powder (2 teaspoon), Ground Ginger (1/2 teaspoon), and Fresh Thyme (4 sprig). Cook for about 8 minutes until it thickens.
  • Once the sauce has thickened, add the Frozen Meatball (16 ounce) and toss the meatballs in the sauce for 2 minutes until well coated.
  • Serve hot with toothpicks. Optionally, garnish with Fresh Thyme Leaves (to taste) and extra sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Protein 4.4 g, Fat 6.4 g, Carbohydrate 17.9 g, Fiber 1.0 g, Sugar 14.3 g, Sodium 321.9 mg, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, TransFat 0.2 g, Cholesterol 18.7 mg, UnsaturatedFat 3.6 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

EASY SWEET AND SPICY MEATBALLS



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I had these at a graduation party and they were wonderful. I was shocked when they told me the ingredients. I've made them ever since and they always go like hot cakes! Either hand roll meatballs using your favorite meatball recipe or purchase frozen prepared meatballs. If you use frozen, allow for more simmering time.

Provided by Jeniflower

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatball Recipes

Time 4h5m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 (12 ounce) jars taco sauce
2 cups grape jelly
30 prepared meatballs

Steps:

  • Pour taco sauce and grape jelly into slow cooker; whisk to integrate jelly into sauce.
  • Gently drop meatballs into the sauce.
  • Cook on Low until sauce is warm and meatballs are tender and flavorful, about 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.3 calories, Carbohydrate 56.2 g, Cholesterol 69.8 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 708.3 mg, Sugar 40.8 g

SWEET & SPICY COCKTAIL MEATBALLS



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I am so sick of the standard sweet & sour meatballs with the cranberry sauce. So I started to play around in the kitchen & I think I came up with a winner. You surely could cheat & buy a store bought barbecue & add the rest of the ingredients, but it really is so easy that I wouldn't bother.

Provided by shadowgirl...

Categories     Meat

Time 1h25m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried mustard
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
1 tablespoon nance's sweet & creamy prepared mustard
1 (10 ounce) can pineapple chunks
4 ounces frozen mango chunks (adds a wonderful something extra) (optional)
2 lbs 90% lean ground beef (90/10)
1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
1/8 cup minced onion
1/4 teaspoon garlic
salt & pepper
1/2 cup milk, warmed

Steps:

  • Mix together all sauce ingredients in pot.
  • Bring to a slight boil. Stirring occasionally.
  • Simmer until sauce starts to thicken.
  • Strain sauce.
  • Preheat 375.
  • Mix all meat ingredients except milk together.
  • Add milk little by little to a nice hold together consistency.
  • Make small meatballs & place on oven tray.
  • Bake 30-40 minutes.
  • Put in crock pot with sauce on low and cook 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.5, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 60.7, Sodium 358.7, Carbohydrate 22.2, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 20.3, Protein 19.2

SWEET 'N' SPICY MEATBALLS



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You'll usually find a batch of these meatballs in my freezer. The slightly sweet sauce nicely complements the spicy pork sausage. -Genie Brown, Roanoke, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds bulk spicy pork sausage
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup red wine vinegar
1 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine sausage and egg. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°; drain. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until sugar is dissolved., Transfer meatballs to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Add the sauce and stir gently to coat. Cover and keep warm on low until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 200mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right meatballs. Frozen, pre-cooked meatballs are a great time-saver. Look for meatballs made with high-quality meat and seasonings.
  • Make your own sauce. It's easy to make a delicious sweet and spicy sauce at home. Simply combine your favorite ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, and spices in a saucepan and simmer until thickened.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan. When cooking the meatballs, be sure to give them plenty of space so that they can brown evenly.
  • Cook the meatballs until they are cooked through. The meatballs should be cooked until they are no longer pink in the center.
  • Serve the meatballs immediately. Sweet and spicy meatballs are best served hot and fresh. Garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro for a pop of color.

Conclusion:

Sweet and spicy cocktail meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for parties and potlucks, and they are sure to be a hit with your guests. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is both flavorful and satisfying. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give sweet and spicy cocktail meatballs a try. You won't be disappointed!

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