Kittencal's Spicy Glazed Mini Garlic Cocktail Meatballs
Boldly spiced and irresistibly glazed, Kittencal's Spicy Glazed Mini Garlic Cocktail Meatballs are the ultimate crowd-pleaser for your next party or gathering. These bite-sized delights combine tender ground beef and pork with a flavorful mix of minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, and a hint of crushed red pepper flakes for a subtle kick. The meatballs are perfectly seared and then coated in a mouthwatering sticky-sweet glaze made with chili sauce, honey, and soy sauce, balanced with optional hot sauce for an extra layer of heat. Ready in under an hour, these garlic-infused cocktail meatballs are as easy to make as they are to devour, served warm with toothpicks for effortless snacking. Perfect for game days, festive celebrations, or cozy evenings, this recipe guarantees big flavors in every bite!
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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
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 cup chili sauce
- 0.5 cup honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp hot sauce (optional, for extra heat)
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
Directions
Step 1
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Mix until well combined but do not overwork the mixture.
Step 2
Shape the mixture into small, bite-sized meatballs, roughly 1 inch in diameter. You should have about 30-35 meatballs.
Step 3
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Cook the meatballs for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels as you finish each batch.
Step 4
In a medium saucepan, whisk together the chili sauce, honey, soy sauce, hot sauce (if using), and garlic powder. Simmer over low heat for 3-4 minutes until the glaze thickens slightly, stirring occasionally.
Step 5
Add the cooked meatballs to the saucepan with the glaze, gently stirring to coat them evenly.
Step 6
Simmer the meatballs in the glaze for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Step 7
Transfer the glazed meatballs to a serving platter and serve warm with toothpicks for easy eating. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1298.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2841.3 |
| Total Fat 168.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 58.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 18.8g | |
| Cholesterol 760.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 7243.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 189.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 136.9g | |
| Protein 159.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 80.6IU | 0% |
| Calcium 376.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 15.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1490.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories