Best 7 Dees Cocktail Meatballs Recipes

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Embark on a delightful culinary adventure with Dee's Cocktail Meatballs, a collection of tantalizing recipes that will elevate your mealtime experience. These succulent meatballs, bursting with savory flavors, are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a casual get-together, a festive holiday celebration, or a sophisticated dinner party. Dee's Cocktail Meatballs offers a diverse range of recipes, catering to various dietary preferences and culinary styles. From classic meatballs smothered in a rich and tangy sauce to innovative vegetarian and gluten-free options, this article has something for every food enthusiast. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with Dee's delectable creations, as each recipe promises an explosion of flavors that will leave you craving for more.

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

COCKTAIL MEATBALLS



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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

1 large egg
¼ cup heavy cream or milk
¾ cup cubed white sandwich bread, crusts removed
½ pound ground pork
1 garlic clove, minced
⅛ teaspoon ground allspice
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
¾ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ pound ground beef (85% lean)
½ cup ketchup
½ cup packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons water
1½ tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon finely grated shallot, from one shallot
1 small clove garlic, minced
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
Finely chopped parsley, if desired

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



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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 SOUR MEATBALLS (COCKTAIL MEATBALLS)



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Easy Cocktail Meatballs are a delicious appetizer that can be cooked on the stove top or in the slow cooker. Ketchup and Grape Jelly makes the best ever sauce! Also known as Sweet and Sour Cocktail Meatballs (or grape jelly meatballs)

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Appetizer

Time 33m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds frozen meatballs
OR
2 pounds lean ground beef
½ small onion (very finely diced)
½ cup bread crumbs
2 eggs
1 teaspoon pepper
1 ½ cups ketchup
¾ cup grape jelly

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Mix together all meatball ingredients just until combined. Form into 1" meatballs. Bake for 18-20 minutes (or bake frozen meatballs according to package directions).
  • Combine sauce ingredients in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir until preserves/jelly melts. Allow to come to a boil for 1 minute. Toss with meatballs and allow to simmer on low 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Sodium 93 mg, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 meatball

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.

DEE'S COCKTAIL MEATBALLS



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Categories     Beef     Appetizer     Simmer

Yield about 20 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds ground chuck
1 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup milk
2 tbsp onion
4 tbsp butter
1/2 cup oregano
1 cup sherry wine
1 cup ketchup

Steps:

  • Mix first five ingredients, shape into tiny meatballs. Brown in oven 350 degrees for approximately 15 minutes and turn until brown. Poor off grease. Add meatballs, oregano, sherry wine and ketchup to large saucepan. Heat over medium heat and simmer for 1 hour. Stir occassionally.

COCKTAIL MEATBALLS I



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Simple meatballs with an unusual chili sauce/grape jelly coating. Quite a combination of tastes and textures. Note: After cooking, I like to keep the meatballs warm in a slow cooker until ready to serve.

Provided by Jennie

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Meatball Appetizer Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound ground beef
½ cup dried bread crumbs
⅓ cup chopped onion
¼ cup milk
1 egg
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup shortening
12 fluid ounces tomato-based chili sauce
1 ¼ cups grape jelly

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, milk, egg, salt, Worcestershire sauce, and ground black pepper. Mix together, and shape into meatballs.
  • In a large skillet, heat shortening over medium heat. Add meatballs, and cook until browned, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from skillet, and drain on paper towels.
  • Add chili sauce and jelly to skillet; heat, stirring, until jelly is melted. Return meatballs to skillet, and stir until coated. Reduce heat to low. Simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.9 calories, Carbohydrate 52.5 g, Cholesterol 72.1 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 12.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 1038.4 mg, Sugar 38.3 g

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:

  • Choose the right ground beef: For the best flavor and texture, use a combination of ground chuck and ground sirloin.
  • Don't overmix the meatball mixture: Overmixing will make the meatballs tough. Just mix until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the meatball mixture before cooking: This will help the meatballs hold their shape.
  • Brown the meatballs in a hot skillet: This will help to seal in the juices and give the meatballs a nice crust.
  • Simmer the meatballs in the sauce for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors of the sauce to penetrate the meatballs.
  • Serve the meatballs hot with your favorite sides: Mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta are all great options.

Conclusion:

Dee's Cocktail Meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They're perfect for parties, potlucks, or a weeknight dinner. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a tasty and versatile recipe, give Dee's Cocktail Meatballs a try!

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