Ingredients for Meatballs Appetizer
- Ground Round
- Milk
- Eggs
- Onion
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- Garlic Powder
- Garlic Cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more, to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Catsup
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Apple Jelly
- White Sugar
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How to Make Meatballs Appetizer
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground beef, 1/2 lb ground pork, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 egg, 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more, to taste), 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Roll the meat mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- Place meatballs in a baking pan with sides (such as a cake pan or jelly roll pan).
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- While the meatballs bake, prepare the sauce: In a large saucepan, combine 1 (24-ounce) jar marinara sauce, 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and 1 teaspoon sugar.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the baked meatballs to the sauce and stir to coat.
- Transfer the meatballs and sauce to a slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 1-2 hours, or until heated through and the flavors have melded.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
32 g
Sugar
108g
Fat
33g
Carbs
13g
