Shannen's Apricot Meatballs

Elevate your meatball game with Shannen's Apricot Meatballs, a tantalizing fusion of savory and sweet flavors that’s bound to impress! These oven-baked meatballs are tender and perfectly seasoned, featuring a blend of ground beef, breadcrumbs, and aromatic garlic powder. The real star, however, is the irresistible apricot glaze—a luscious combination of apricot preserves, tangy barbecue sauce, and umami-packed soy sauce that adds a vibrant, glossy coating. Ready in just 40 minutes, this dish is wonderfully versatile, ideal as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or served over warm rice or creamy mashed potatoes for a satisfying dinner. Whether you're hosting or craving something unique, these apricot meatballs deliver bold flavors and a touch of elegance.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 0.5 cup breadcrumb
• 0.25 cup milk
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup apricot preserves
• 0.5 cup barbecue sauce
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp olive oil or nonstick spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or greasing it with olive oil or nonstick spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined. Overmixing may result in tougher meatballs.

Step 3

Using your hands or a small scoop, form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spaced slightly apart.

Step 4

Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they are cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).

Step 5

While the meatballs are baking, make the apricot glaze. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the apricot preserves, barbecue sauce, and soy sauce. Stir until smooth and bring to a simmer. Let cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.

Step 6

Once the meatballs are cooked, remove them from the oven and carefully transfer them to the saucepan with the apricot glaze. Toss gently to coat each meatball evenly in the sauce.

Step 7

Serve the glazed meatballs warm as an appetizer with toothpicks or as a main dish over steamed rice or mashed potatoes. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1116.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2451.7

Total Fat 106.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 37.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.2g
Cholesterol 546.1mg	0%
Sodium 4280.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 272.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.8g	0%
Total Sugars 228.1g
Protein 95.6g	0%

Vitamin D 80.6IU	0%
Calcium 277.2mg	0%
Iron 11.9mg	0%
Potassium 1661.4mg	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: 39.5%

Protein: 15.7%

Carbs: 44.8%