APRICOT SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS

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An Asian-inspired sauce raises the flavor standard for ordinary meatballs.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1/4 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 cup apricot preserves
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 medium red or green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 15 x10-inch pan with sides with cooking spray.
  • Mix beef, bread crumbs, salt, garlic powder, ginger and egg until well blended. Shape into 1-inch meatballs; place in pan. Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until no longer pink in center and juice is clear; drain.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, mix preserves, hoisin sauce, vinegar and red pepper. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until hot. Add drained meatballs and bell pepper. Cook until bell pepper is crisp-tender. Serve with cocktail toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Appetizer, Sodium 55 mg

AnthonyH DB
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These meatballs were a bit dry, but the flavor was good. I think I would have added more liquid to the sauce.


Ms Monika
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I'm not usually a fan of meatballs, but these were amazing! The apricot glaze was so flavorful and the meatballs were so tender and juicy. I will definitely be making these again.


Black T start
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These meatballs were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious! The apricot glaze was perfect, and the meatballs were so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Sairah Shrestha
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I made these meatballs for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them, and they were gone in no time. I will definitely be making them again.


Justin Skeen
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These meatballs were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still very good. I think I would have preferred a more savory sauce.


sabiha bosri
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I'm a big fan of apricot chicken, so I was excited to try these meatballs. They did not disappoint! The apricot glaze was so flavorful and the meatballs were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making them again.


King Jaan
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I made these meatballs for my kids and they loved them! They said they were the best meatballs they had ever had. I will definitely be making them again.


Dana Poindexter
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These meatballs were a bit dry for my taste. I think I would have added more liquid to the sauce.


Everyonecouldusethis
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I made these meatballs for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them, and they were gone in no time. I will definitely be making them again.


Daniel Rose
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I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out great! They were moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Singh Dilbagh
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These meatballs were easy to make and very tasty. The apricot glaze gave them a nice tangy flavor. I would definitely make them again.


Pankaj Chaudhari
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I made these meatballs for my family and they loved them! The sauce was so flavorful and the meatballs were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making them again.


mzia zenashvili
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These meatballs were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still very good. I think I would have preferred a more savory sauce.


Mufaro Shambs
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I'm not usually a big fan of meatballs, but these were delicious! The apricot glaze was perfect, and the meatballs were so tender and juicy. I'll definitely be making these again.


Sada Mhebi
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These meatballs were a hit at my last dinner party! Everyone loved the sweet and sour flavor, and they were so easy to make. I will definitely be making them again.