Description
These Red Devil Cocktail Meatballs are sweet, spicy, and irresistibly saucy. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or any occasion that calls for bold flavors.
Ingredients
- Ground Beef: 1 pound
- Ground Pork: 1/2 pound
- Breadcrumbs: 3/4 cup
- Milk: 1/4 cup
- Egg: 1 large
- Garlic (minced): 2 cloves
- Onion (grated): 1 small
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Black Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
- Paprika: 1 teaspoon
- Chili Sauce: 1 cup
- Grape Jelly: 3/4 cup
- Hot Sauce: 2 tablespoons
- Apple Cider Vinegar: 1 tablespoon
- Worcestershire Sauce: 1 tablespoon
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) or heat a skillet over medium heat.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix all meatball ingredients in a large bowl until just combined.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Grease a sheet pan or add oil to skillet.
- Assemble the Dish: Roll mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake for 15–18 minutes or pan-fry until browned and cooked through.
- Finishing Touches: In a saucepan, combine all sauce ingredients and simmer until bubbling.
- Serve and Enjoy: Toss meatballs in sauce and simmer for 5–10 minutes. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use a cookie scoop for evenly sized meatballs.
- Simmer sauce gently to avoid burning.
- Freeze cooked meatballs for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 75mg