Best 7 Sweet Glazed Meatballs Recipes

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When you are looking for a dish that offers a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors, cooked in a delectable sauce that will tantalize your taste buds, look no further than sweet glazed meatballs. This dish, often served as an appetizer or main course, features tender and juicy meatballs coated in a sweet and tangy glaze, making it a perfect choice for any occasion. With its combination of savory meat and luscious glaze, this recipe is sure to leave a lasting impression.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HONEY-GARLIC GLAZED MEATBALLS



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My husband and I raise cattle on our farm here in southwestern Ontario, so it's no surprise that we're fond of these saucy meatballs. I know your family will like them, too. -Marion Foster, Kirkton, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield 5-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 large eggs
3/4 cup 2% milk
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 teaspoons salt
2 pounds ground beef
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon butter
3/4 cup ketchup
1/2 cup honey
3 tablespoons soy sauce

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine eggs and milk. Add the bread crumbs, onion and salt. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place on greased racks in shallow baking pans. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until meat is no longer pink., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute garlic in butter until tender. Stir in the ketchup, honey and soy sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Drain meatballs; add to sauce. Carefully stir to evenly coat. Cook for 5-10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 48 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 172mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

THE BEST SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS



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An easy, delicious recipe made with ingredients you always have around the house! A definite winner! Wonderful served with rice!

Provided by KIMMY D

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Meatball Appetizer Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground beef
1 egg
¼ cup dry bread crumbs
1 onion, diced
1 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups water
¼ cup distilled white vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, bread crumbs and onion. Mix thoroughly and shape into golf ball-sized balls.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, gently brown the meatballs and set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar, flour, water, white vinegar and soy sauce. Mix thoroughly. Add meatballs and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516.3 calories, Carbohydrate 67.1 g, Cholesterol 122.4 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 24.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 815 mg, Sugar 55.4 g

SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS IN OVEN



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The hearty taste of seasoned beef and the flavors of sweet and sour distinguish these meatballs. Make this for a special occasion as an appetizer or for every-day dinner.

Provided by Pam Somers

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Meatball Appetizer Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 pounds ground beef
⅓ cup dried onion flakes
1 ½ cups dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 eggs
¾ cup milk
1 cup cider vinegar
2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
2 tablespoons mustard powder
1 cup water, divided
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • To make meatballs: In a large bowl, combine beef, onion flakes, bread crumbs, salt, nutmeg, eggs and milk.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Shape mixture into 1 inch balls, and place into a 9x13 inch baking dish; bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Lower heat in oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • To make sauce: In a large saucepan over medium heat, mix vinegar, sugar, mustard and 1/2 cup water; bring to a boil, and boil for 1 minute. Mix cornstarch and 1/2 cup water; add to saucepan, and boil for 1 minute more.
  • Add sauce to cooked meatballs, and bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, basting occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 533.1 calories, Carbohydrate 60 g, Cholesterol 139.6 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 27.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 916.8 mg, Sugar 45.7 g

GLAZED MEATBALLS



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Allspice adds a bit of a twist to typical barbecue meatballs in this recipe from Nancy Horsburgh of Everett, Ontario.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 eggs, lightly beaten
2/3 cup milk
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
1-1/4 cups soft bread crumbs
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 cup water
1/2 cup chili sauce
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine eggs, milk, horseradish and bread crumbs. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls., Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through; drain., In a large saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; add the meatballs. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 568mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 11g protein.

SWEET GLAZED MEATBALLS



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It's time for you to become famous for your meatballs! Get out the ground beef, pineapple juice and these pantry ingredients to make it happen.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 42m

Yield 20 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb. lean ground beef
1/4 tsp. dry bread crumbs
1 clove garlic, minced
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup LEA & PERRINS Worcestershire Sauce, divided
1/2 cup pineapple juice
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
2 Tbsp. honey
1 tsp. cornstarch
1/8 tsp. ground ginger

Steps:

  • Mix meat, bread crumbs, garlic, egg and 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce just until blended; shape into 20 (1-inch) meatballs.
  • Cook in large nonstick skillet on medium heat 5 min., turning occasionally. Meanwhile, mix pineapple juice with all remaining ingredients, including remaining Worcestershire sauce, until blended.
  • Add pineapple juice mixture to meatballs; stir until evenly coated. Cook 5 to 6 min. or until sauce is slightly thickened and meatballs are done (160ºF), stirring frequently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 135 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 12 g

SNAPPY GLAZED MEATBALLS



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An appetizer that takes very little time to prepare and cook. They don't last long, so you might want to double the recipe! This recipe was adapted from the New Pillsbury Family Cookbook

Provided by claire f

Categories     Meat

Time 30m

Yield 16-24 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb lean ground beef
1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs
1 small onion, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg
10 ounces chili sauce
2/3 cup grape jelly

Steps:

  • Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, salt and egg. Shape into 1-inch balls. At this point you can brown first, but it's not necessary. Be sure to drain any excess fat.
  • In frying pan combine meatballs and remaining ingredients; simmer 20 minutes.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.9, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 31.6, Sodium 426.3, Carbohydrate 15.4, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 9.4, Protein 6.9

GLAZED MEATBALL APPETIZERS



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My family enjoys these when we have "appetizer night". These aren't italian meatballs for spaghetti or meatball subs, they have a sweet glaze.

Provided by breezermom

Categories     Meat

Time 35m

Yield 6 dozen meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 slices white bread
2/3 cup milk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

Steps:

  • Soak the bread in the milk. Combine the bread, eggs, horseradish, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl; beat well at medium speed of an electric mixer.
  • Add the ground beef; mix well. Shape mixture into 1 inch balls. Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake at 450 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes. Place meatballs on a papertowel covered plate to absorb any excess grease.
  • Combine the ketchup and remaining ingredients in a saucepan; cook over medium heat until bubbly, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the meatballs to the sauce, and cook until thoroughly heated. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.1, Fat 20.2, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 142.9, Sodium 1175.7, Carbohydrate 22.8, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 13.5, Protein 26.7

Tips:

  • Use a combination of ground meats. This will give your meatballs a more complex flavor and texture. Ground beef, pork, and veal are all good options.
  • Soak your bread in milk before adding it to the meatball mixture. This will help to bind the meatballs together and make them more tender.
  • Season your meatballs generously. Use a variety of herbs and spices, such as garlic, onion, parsley, thyme, oregano, and basil.
  • Brown your meatballs before baking them. This will help to develop their flavor and give them a nice crust.
  • Use a sweet glaze on your meatballs. This will add a delicious glaze to the meatballs and make them even more irresistible.

Conclusion:

Sweet glazed meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they are always a hit with kids and adults alike. With a few simple tips, you can make the best sweet glazed meatballs that will impress your family and friends.

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