Sure, let’s dive into crafting a delectable appetizer with these savory meatballs! 🍽️
Recipe: Appetizer Meatballs
Description: Make and share this Appetizer Meatballs recipe from lovewithrecipes.com.
- Category: Meat
- Keywords: Weeknight
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 363.3
- Fat Content: 14.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 5.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 91.8mg
- Sodium Content: 210.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 40.9g
- Fiber Content: 1g
- Sugar Content: 25.1g
- Protein Content: 18.4g
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ground beef |
| 1/2 | Egg |
| 1 | Parmesan cheese |
| 1/4 | Milk |
| 1/4 | Onions |
| 3 | Garlic cloves |
| 1 | Chili sauce |
| 1 | Jelly (grape or currant) |
Instructions:
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Prepare Meatballs:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, grated Parmesan cheese, finely chopped onions, and minced garlic cloves.
- Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
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Shape Meatballs:
- Form the mixture into approximately 24 meatballs of uniform size. You can adjust the size based on your preference, but aim for bite-sized portions.
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Bake Meatballs:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place the shaped meatballs on an ungreased baking pan, ensuring they are evenly spaced apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and browned on the outside.
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Prepare Sauce in Slow Cooker:
- While the meatballs are baking, prepare the sauce in your slow cooker.
- Combine the chili sauce and jelly (grape or currant) in the slow cooker insert.
- Stir well to blend the ingredients thoroughly.
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Combine Meatballs and Sauce:
- Once the meatballs are cooked, remove them from the baking pan.
- Transfer the baked meatballs into the slow cooker with the prepared sauce.
- Gently stir the meatballs to ensure they are evenly coated with the sauce.
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Slow Cooker Settings:
- Set your slow cooker to cook the meatballs and sauce on low heat for an extended period, such as overnight or throughout the day.
- Alternatively, if you’re short on time, you can set the slow cooker to high heat and cook the meatballs for approximately 6 hours.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Once the meatballs have simmered in the sauce and are infused with its flavors, they are ready to be served.
- Arrange the meatballs on a platter or in a serving dish, garnish as desired, and serve them hot as a delightful appetizer for your guests to enjoy!
These appetizer meatballs are perfect for gatherings, parties, or even as a tasty weeknight treat. Enjoy the rich flavors and tender texture of these homemade meatballs, sure to be a hit with everyone!
