COCKTAIL MEATBALLS

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Provided by Food Network

Time 45m

Yield about 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 34

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Ingredients

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.

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Salahudeen salahudeen rajpoot

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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.

Karon Langston

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These meatballs were a disappointment. They were dry and flavorless.

khadarbasha basha

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Overall, I thought these meatballs were pretty good. I would definitely make them again, but I would make a few changes to the recipe.

No Love Shadin

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I had some trouble getting the meatballs to brown evenly. I think I needed to cook them at a lower temperature.

Britney Bahati

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I found that the meatballs were a little too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less grape jelly next time.

Anthony Blow

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These meatballs are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort.

Jacob Jovic

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I like to serve these meatballs with toothpicks so that they're easy to eat. They're also great for dipping in extra cocktail sauce.

Bishnu malla Bishnu malla

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These meatballs are a great way to use up leftover cocktail sauce.

Dandre Fyne

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I've tried other cocktail meatball recipes before, but this one is definitely the best. The meatballs are so flavorful and juicy.

Venus Jean

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I made these meatballs for my family and they loved them. Even my picky kids ate them up.

MD ISMAIL HOSSEN APON

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These meatballs are perfect for a party or potluck. They're easy to make ahead of time and they reheat well.

Serious Times

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I wasn't sure about the combination of grape jelly and chili sauce, but it actually works really well. The meatballs have a sweet and tangy flavor that is irresistible.