Spicy Apple Glazed Meatballs

Savory meets sweet heat with these irresistible Spicy Apple Glazed Meatballs! Perfectly seasoned and tender, these bite-sized delights are baked to golden perfection before being coated in a luscious homemade apple glaze that strikes the ideal balance between tangy, sweet, and spicy. Made with unsweetened apple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, and a touch of crushed red pepper flakes, the glaze creates a mouthwatering caramel-like finish that will wow your taste buds. Easy to prepare in under 40 minutes, this versatile recipe can be served as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or elevated to a hearty meal when paired with rice or noodles. Garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color, these meatballs are sure to become a family favorite. Perfect for weeknight dinners, holiday parties, or game day snacks!

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef (or meat of choice)
• 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 unit Large egg
• 2 cloves Minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 cup Unsweetened apple juice
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 1 tablespoon Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

Step 3

Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 4

Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until browned and cooked through.

Step 5

While the meatballs are baking, heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

Step 6

Add the apple juice, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and crushed red pepper flakes to the saucepan. Stir and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth. Slowly pour the cornstarch mixture into the saucepan, stirring constantly to thicken the glaze. Reduce the heat to low and let the glaze simmer for about 3-4 minutes until it reaches a syrupy consistency.

Step 8

Once the meatballs are cooked, remove them from the oven and transfer them to the saucepan with the glaze. Gently toss to coat the meatballs evenly.

Step 9

Transfer the glazed meatballs to a serving plate and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.

Step 10

Serve hot as an appetizer or over rice or noodles for a complete meal. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(720.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1748.4

Total Fat 122.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 42.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 487.0mg	0%
Sodium 5198.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 71.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.6g	0%
Total Sugars 21.8g
Protein 93.1g	0%

Vitamin D 41IU	0%
Calcium 349.3mg	0%
Iron 11.8mg	0%
Potassium 1340.3mg	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: 62.5%

Protein: 21.2%

Carbs: 16.2%