Best 6 Cocktail Meatballs Iii Recipes

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**Cocktail Meatballs: A Flavorful Appetizer Perfect for Any Occasion**

Cocktail meatballs, also known as Swedish meatballs or party meatballs, are a delightful appetizer or party food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. These bite-sized meatballs are typically made with a combination of ground beef, pork, and veal, and are flavored with a savory mixture of herbs and spices. They are then coated in a sweet and tangy sauce and cooked until tender and juicy. This recipe collection features three variations of cocktail meatballs: classic, Asian-inspired, and vegetarian. Each recipe provides step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure perfect results every time. Whether you're hosting a party, looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, or simply craving a delicious snack, these cocktail meatballs are sure to satisfy your taste buds.

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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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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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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 45m

Yield about 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 34

1 pound ground beef
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion
1/4 cup fine dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons milk
2 teaspoons Creole mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon Essence, recipe follows
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper sauce
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons unsalted butter
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup grated yellow onions
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients for the meatballs, except the oil and butter. Mix well with your hands. Form into individual meatballs, about 1-inch in diameter. In a large skillet, heat the oil and the butter over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and cook, turning until brown on all sides. Transfer to a 2 1/2 quart baking dish.
  • Make the sauce by combining all the ingredients in a medium bowl, whisking to dissolve the sugar and combine. Adjust the seasoning, to taste. Pour the sauce over the meatballs and bake until the meat is cooked through and the sauce is bubbly, 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve immediately.
  • Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
  • Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.

COCKTAIL MEATBALLS



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Pop these easy cocktail meatballs in your slow cooker and serve them up at your next party.

Categories     cocktail party     dinner party     New Year's Eve     appetizers     comfort food     meat     snack

Time 4h40m

Yield 8-10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb. ground beef
1 lb. ground pork
1 c. breadcrumbs
1/2 c. grated onion (about 1 small onion)
1/2 c. fresh parsley. finely chopped
2 large eggs
1 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 12-ounce bottle chili sauce
1/2 c. apricot preserves
1 tbsp. soy sauce
1 tbsp. sriracha

Steps:

  • For the meatballs: Combine the beef, pork, breadcrumbs, onion, parsley, eggs, salt and pepper in a large bowl and mix until combined. Using a tablespoon measure, scoop and roll the meat into about 45 small meatballs.
  • For the sauce: Whisk the chili sauce, apricot preserves, soy sauce and sriracha in a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker. Remove ½ cup of the sauce and set aside. Nestle the meatballs in the remaining sauce in the slow cooker in two layers.
  • Pour the reserved sauce over the top layer of meatballs. Cover and cook on high until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce is thick, 4 hours, gently stirring the meatballs halfway through to coat with the sauce. Serve from the slow cooker or spoon into a shallow bowl.

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

Tips:

  • Use quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the meatballs will be. Use fresh ground beef, pork, and veal, and choose a good quality tomato sauce.
  • Season the meatballs well: Don't be afraid to add plenty of herbs and spices to the meatball mixture. This will give them a lot of flavor.
  • Cook the meatballs thoroughly: Make sure the meatballs are cooked all the way through before serving. This will help to prevent foodborne illness.
  • Serve the meatballs with your favorite sauce: Cocktail meatballs can be served with a variety of sauces, such as tomato sauce, barbecue sauce, or sweet and sour sauce.

Conclusion:

Cocktail meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that are perfect for any party or gathering. They can be made ahead of time and reheated, so they are a great option for busy hosts. With a few simple tips, you can make the best cocktail meatballs that will impress your guests.

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