TAPAS MEATBALLS WITH ORANGE GLAZE

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Crisp on the outside, moist on the inside, these baked cheese-stuffed appetizers are drizzled with a tasty sweet-and-sour glaze. -Bonnie Stallings, Martinsburg, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield 16 meatballs.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup ketchup
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
3 teaspoons paprika
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
2-1/2 ounces feta cheese, cut into sixteen 1/2-in. cubes
GLAZE:
1 jar (12 ounces) orange marmalade
1/4 cup orange juice
3 green onions, chopped, divided
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Divide into 16 portions; flatten. Top each with a cheese cube; form beef mixture around cheese into meatballs. , Place on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 400° until cooked through, 20-25 minutes. In a small saucepan, heat the marmalade, orange juice, half of the green onions and the jalapeno., Place meatballs in a serving dish; pour glaze over the top and gently stir to coat. Garnish with remaining green onions. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meatball mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, gently stirring and adding a little water if necessary. Meanwhile, combine and heat glaze ingredients as directed. Serve over meatballs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 206mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Freesow
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These meatballs were delicious! I made them for a potluck and they were gone in minutes.


Dawla Lewis
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These were the best meatballs I've ever had! The orange glaze was incredible and the meatballs were so tender and juicy. I will definitely be making these again.


Namagembe Latifah
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These meatballs were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I should have used less orange juice in the glaze.


suresh sah
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I've made these meatballs several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The orange glaze is amazing and really makes the dish.


Letsiri Phaahla
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These meatballs were delicious! I made them for a party and they were a big hit. The orange glaze was the perfect finishing touch.


Hay Oneil
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I made these meatballs for my family and they loved them. The orange glaze was a big hit. I will definitely be making these again.


Christo Human
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These meatballs were a bit bland. I think I should have added more spices to the meat mixture.


Myllena Santos
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I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but these were actually really good. The orange glaze was amazing.


Adanna Doris
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These meatballs were easy to make and very tasty. I served them with a side of rice and vegetables and it was a complete meal.


scarlet schroll
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I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out perfectly. The orange glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again.


khoshal rahimi
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These were delicious! I made them for a potluck and they were gone in minutes.


Angel Perry
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The meatballs were good, but the orange glaze was a bit too sweet for my taste. I might try making it with a different type of citrus next time.


abd Ruk
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These meatballs were a bit dry. I think I should have added more orange juice to the glaze.


Jamie Chrzanowski
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I've made these meatballs several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The orange glaze is amazing and really makes the dish.


nano tom
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Easy to make and delicious! The orange glaze is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I used ground turkey instead of beef and they turned out great.


Saleem Koko
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These tapas meatballs were a hit at my party! The orange glaze was sweet and tangy, and the meatballs were perfectly cooked - tender and juicy on the inside, with a crispy crust on the outside. I will definitely be making these again!