Saucy Party Meatballs Recipes

PARTY MEATBALLS

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These meatballs in a sweet, tangy sauce can be made a day in advance and reheated. We usually serve them at birthday parties. - Irma Schnuelle, Manitowoc, Wisconsin.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 55m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3/4 cup evaporated milk
1 envelope onion soup mix
5 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, divided
2 pounds ground beef
2 cups ketchup
1 cup packed brown sugar

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the milk, soup mix and 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce. Crumble beef over mixture and mix lightly but thoroughly. , With wet hands, shape into 1-in. balls. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 12 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Drain on paper towels. , Meanwhile, combine the ketchup, brown sugar and remaining Worcestershire sauce in a Dutch oven. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir until thickened. Reduce heat; add meatballs. Simmer until heated through, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 55 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 159mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

HOT AND SAUCY COCKTAIL MEATBALLS

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The delicious sweet-and-spicy sauce for these classic meatballs couldn't be easier!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Appetizer

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 pounds lean ground beef
1 cup Progresso™ dry bread crumbs (any flavor)
2/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 eggs
2 bottles (12 ounces each) chili sauce
2 jars (10 ounces each) grape jelly

Steps:

Heat oven to 400°F. Stir together all ingredients except chili sauce and jelly. Shape into 1-inch meatballs. Place in ungreased retangular pan, 13x9x2 inches, or on rack in broiler pan.
Bake uncovered about 20 minutes or until no longer pink in center and juice is clear.
Heat chili sauce and jelly in Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring contantly, until jelly is melted. Stir in meatballs until coated. Simmer uncovered 30 minutes. Serve hot with toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Meatball, Sodium 200 mg

SAUCY MEATBALLS

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Mini meatballs in a sweet, tangy sauce are definitely family friendly. They're a hit as an appetizer or for supper. Try them served over noodles. -Trish Berg, Dalton, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup dry bread crumbs
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds ground beef
1 bottle (14 ounces) ketchup
1 jar (12 ounces) grape jelly
1 medium onion, finely chopped

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the eggs, bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. , Place on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes or until no longer pink. Drain on paper towels. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish., In a large saucepan, combine the ketchup, jelly and onion. Cook and stir over medium heat for 3-5 minutes or until jelly is melted. Pour over meatballs. Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes longer or until sauce is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 951mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 17g protein.