Grandma's Barbecued Cocktail Meatballs
Bring the cozy charm of family gatherings to your table with Grandma's Barbecued Cocktail Meatballs—a savory-sweet appetizer that’s perfect for parties, potlucks, or even nostalgic weeknight dinners. These tender, bite-sized meatballs are made with a flavorful blend of ground beef and pork, enriched with breadcrumbs, minced onion, and a touch of garlic for a perfectly balanced taste. They’re baked to perfection and then coated in a luscious homemade sauce featuring tangy barbecue, sweet grape jelly, and a splash of Worcestershire for an irresistible glaze. Ready in just 45 minutes, this crowd-pleasing dish pairs beautifully with toothpicks for easy snacking or over rice for a heartier option. Ideal for holiday gatherings or game-day spreads, these barbecued meatballs will quickly become a timeless family favorite!
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Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 0.5 lb Ground pork
- 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup Milk
- 1 large Egg
- 0.5 cup Yellow onion, finely minced
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 1.5 cup Barbecue sauce
- 0.5 cup Grape jelly
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, minced onion, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Step 3
Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs. Place the meatballs evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the meatballs are browned and cooked through.
Step 5
While the meatballs are baking, prepare the barbecue sauce. In a large skillet or saucepan, combine barbecue sauce, grape jelly, and Worcestershire sauce. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the jelly is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
Step 6
Once the meatballs are done baking, carefully transfer them to the skillet with the sauce. Gently toss to coat the meatballs in the sauce.
Step 7
Reduce the heat to low and simmer the meatballs in the sauce for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 8
Serve warm with toothpicks as a party appetizer or over rice as a main dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1490.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3219.3 |
| Total Fat 155.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 55.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 10.8g | |
| Cholesterol 750.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 7052.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 307.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 205.6g | |
| Protein 156.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 80.6IU | 0% |
| Calcium 424.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 17.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2592.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories