BARBECUED PARTY STARTERS

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These sweet and tangy bites will tide over everyone until dinner. At the buffet, set out some fun toothpicks to make for easy nibbling. -Anastasia Weiss, Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 2h45m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 package (16 ounces) miniature hot dogs, drained
1 jar (12 ounces) apricot preserves
1 cup barbecue sauce
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine beef and onion, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-in. balls. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook meatballs in 2 batches until cooked through, turning occasionally., Using a slotted spoon, transfer meatballs to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Add hot dogs; stir in preserves and barbecue sauce. Cook, covered, on high or until heated through, 2-3 hours., Stir in pineapple; cook, covered, until heated through, 15-20 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 491mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 9g protein.