Piquant Cocktail Meatballs Recipe

These irresistible sweet and spicy cocktail meatballs are the perfect crowd-pleaser for your next gathering! Easy to make and bursting with flavor, these meatballs are a guaranteed hit. Imagine juicy beef meatballs simmering in a tangy cranberry-chili sauce – the perfect blend of sweet and spicy! Serve them warm as an appetizer for parties, game days, or a fun weeknight meal.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 90 mins
Calories 155.5 kcal
Protein 21g
Rating 4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Piquant Cocktail Meatballs

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How to Make Piquant Cocktail Meatballs

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground beef, 1 cup cornflake crumbs, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 2 large eggs, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 cup ketchup, and 1/4 cup minced onion.
  3. Gently mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
  5. Arrange meatballs in a single layer in a 15 x 10 inch baking pan.
  6. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 (12 ounce) jar cranberry sauce, 1/2 cup chili sauce, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons lemon juice.
  7. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and cranberry sauce is melted (about 5-7 minutes).
  8. Pour the cranberry-chili sauce evenly over the meatballs.
  9. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through and sauce is bubbly.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

17 g

Sugar

51g

Fat

10g

Carbs

5g