Cranberry Jalape?o Meatballs

Cranberry Jalape?o Meatballs

Cocktail meatballs are a great way to get a party started, and your guests will enjoy this updated sweet, spicy, and delicious appetizer.

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
60 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

Sauce

  • ½ cup tomato-based chili sauce (such as Heinz®)
  • ½ cup jellied cranberry sauce
  • 2 tablespoons jalapeno pepper jelly
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, or to taste (Optional)

Meatballs

  • ½ pound lean ground beef
  • ½ pound ground pork
  • 1/3 cup plain dry bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons minced jalapeno pepper, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon tomato-based chili sauce (such as Heinz®)
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, place a baking rack on top of the foil, and spray the rack with cooking spray.

Step 2
Combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, jalape?o pepper, chili sauce, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, garlic powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Shape into meatballs using a tablespoon-sized cookie scoop. Place the meatballs on the prepared baking rack.

Step 3
Bake in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer reads at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), 16 to 18 minutes.

Step 4
Meanwhile, in a large skillet over low heat, whisk the chili sauce, cranberry sauce, jalape?o jelly, lemon juice, brown sugar, and garlic salt until melted, and the sauce starts to thicken. If sauce is too thick, just stir in a little water

Step 5
Add the meatballs to the skillet, and simmer until meatballs are well glazed, about 10 minutes. Serve warm with a garnish of chopped parsley, if desired.

Cook’s Notes:

Removing the seeds and ribs from the jalape?os will make them less spicy, so just adjust the peppers to your personal taste. The meatballs may be kept warm in a slow cooker. You can bake the meatballs and freeze in a zip-top plastic bag. When ready to use, prepare the sauce, add the meatballs, and cook until warmed through.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

471
Calories
24g
Fat
41g
Carbs
22g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 471
% Daily Value *
Total Fat24g 31%
Saturated Fat9g 47%
Cholesterol83mg 28%
Sodium1225mg 53%
Total Carbohydrate41g 15%
Dietary Fiber1g 5%
Protein22g
Potassium518mg 11%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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