I have a number of different meatball recipes on this site. I’ve posted recipes for baked meatballs, meatballs that are cooked in sauce, and even a deep fried recipe. However, I have not yet posted a recipe for cocktail meatballs, which is kind of weird considering that they are one of my favourite go-to meals when I need something quick yet tasty for dinner. They are also really popular as appetizers when feeding a large crowd. If this is what you’re using them for, you can add the meatballs and the sauce into a slow cooker and keep it on warm to keep them nice and hot for your guests.
Ingredients for meatballs:
1 cup bread crumbs
1/2 cup milk
1 pound ground beef
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 egg, beaten
Salt
Pepper
1 tablespoon olive or avocado oil
Ingredients for sauce:
1 1/2 cups ketchup
3/4 cups grape jelly
3 green onions, sliced
Directions:
1.) Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2.) Add bread crumbs and milk to a large bowl and mix well. Let sit for 5 minutes, until bread crumbs have absorbed milk.
3.) Add the rest of the ingredients for the meatballs and mix just until everything is incorporated. Using a melon baller, scoop out portions of meatballs. Roll to ensure meatballs are smooth and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4.) After all meatballs have been formed, drizzle avocado oil over them.
5.) Place meatballs into preheated oven and bake for 10 – 15 minutes, just until they are cooked through.
6.) Add ketchup and grape jelly to a large frying pan. Mix well and bring to a bol.
7.) Add meatballs to the mixture and stir to ensure they are thoroughly coated. Cook for a few minutes, until meatballs are heated all the way through.
8.) Remove meatballs to a serving platter and garnish with green onions.
9.) Serve and enjoy!