Party Time Meatballs

Get ready to wow your guests with these irresistible Party Time Meatballs—a perfect blend of savory, tangy, and just a hint of spice! This crowd-pleasing recipe features tender, oven-baked meatballs made with a flavorful mix of ground beef, ground pork, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. The real star of the show, however, is the sweet and zesty glaze, made with grape jelly, ketchup, soy sauce, and a touch of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick. Easy to prepare in just 45 minutes, these meatballs are ideal for any occasion, whether you're hosting a game day gathering, potluck, or holiday party. Serve them warm with toothpicks for a fun and fuss-free appetizer that will disappear in no time!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 0.5 lb ground pork
• 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cup milk
• 0.25 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 large egg
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 0.5 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 0.75 cup grape jelly
• 0.75 cup ketchup
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, onion, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly with your hands or a spoon until all ingredients are well incorporated.

Step 3

Scoop out approximately 1 1/2 tablespoons of the mixture and roll into uniform meatballs. Place the meatballs onto the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are evenly spaced.

Step 4

Drizzle the olive oil over the meatballs to keep them moist and bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.

Step 5

While the meatballs are baking, prepare the glaze. In a medium saucepan, combine grape jelly, ketchup, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sauce is smooth and bubbling.

Step 6

Remove the baked meatballs from the oven and gently transfer them into the saucepan with the glaze. Stir to coat all the meatballs evenly in the sauce.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low and let the meatballs simmer in the glaze for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Transfer the glazed meatballs to a serving dish and garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve them warm with toothpicks or as part of a meal. Enjoy your Party Time Meatballs!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1344.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3058.0

Total Fat 173.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 61.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.7g
Cholesterol 770.3mg	0%
Sodium 5496.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 221.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.6g	0%
Total Sugars 128.7g
Protein 162.4g	0%

Vitamin D 80.6IU	0%
Calcium 527.3mg	0%
Iron 15.2mg	0%
Potassium 1626.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.5%

Protein: 21.0%

Carbs: 28.6%