Savory Sweetheart Cocktail Meatballs: Easy Party Pleasers

Cocktail Meatballs Recipe

Cook Time: 1 hour
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Category: Meat
Keywords: Weeknight, Less than 4 Hours, Easy
Servings: Approximately 60 meatballs, depending on size

Description:

These cocktail meatballs are an absolute crowd-pleaser, bursting with flavor and simplicity. What makes them truly delightful is the fact that you skip the step of pre-cooking the meatballs, saving you time and effort. Perfect for gatherings and parties, they can be kept warm in a crockpot, ensuring they vanish before they even have a chance to cool down. Plus, the beauty of these meatballs lies in their make-ahead nature; you can prepare and freeze them in advance. Just thaw, smother with sauce, bake, and indulge in their savory goodness!

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Ingredients:

• 3 lbs lean ground beef
• 1/2 onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup oatmeal
• 12 oz evaporated milk
• 1 egg
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder (for sauce)
• 1/4 onion, chopped (for sauce)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Meatballs:

   • In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, finely chopped onions, oatmeal, evaporated milk, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
   • Mix the ingredients thoroughly until well incorporated.

2. Form Meatballs:

   • Using your hands, shape the mixture into small meatballs, ensuring they are evenly sized for consistent cooking.

3. Preheat Oven:

   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

4. Prepare Baking Dish:

   • Spray a glass baking dish with non-stick cooking spray (PAM).

5. Make the Sauce:

   • In a separate bowl, prepare the sauce by combining ketchup, brown sugar, chopped onions, and garlic powder. Stir until the ingredients are well blended.

6. Arrange Meatballs:

   • Place the formed meatballs in the prepared baking dish, ensuring they are evenly spaced.

7. Coat with Sauce:

   • Spoon the prepared sauce generously over the meatballs, ensuring each one is coated evenly.

8. Bake:

   • Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 1 hour, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce is bubbling and caramelized.

9. Baste Occasionally:

   • During baking, spoon the sauce over the meatballs occasionally to enhance flavor and moisture retention.

10. Serve and Enjoy:

    • Once baked to perfection, remove the meatballs from the oven and serve them hot, either directly from the baking dish or transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with fresh herbs for an extra touch of elegance.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• Calories: 85.1
• Fat: 3g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.3g
• Cholesterol: 23.4mg
• Sodium: 153.3mg
• Carbohydrates: 8.9g
  • Fiber: 0.2g
  • Sugar: 5.5g
• Protein: 5.7g

Chef’s Tips:

• To ensure uniform cooking, try to make the meatballs as close to the same size as possible.
• For a touch of heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sauce mixture.
• If you’re short on time, you can prepare the meatballs ahead of time and freeze them. Thaw them overnight in the refrigerator before baking.
• These cocktail meatballs pair beautifully with toothpicks for easy serving at parties and gatherings.
• Experiment with different variations of the sauce by adding ingredients like Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, or hot sauce for a unique flavor profile.

With their irresistible flavor and effortless preparation, these cocktail meatballs are sure to become a staple at your gatherings, delighting guests with every savory bite. So go ahead, whip up a batch, and watch them disappear before your eyes!