Best Snappy Cocktail Meatballs Recipes

SNAPPY COCKTAIL MEATBALLS

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This recipe was given to me more than 20 years ago by a German friend. The meatballs are easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time. -Nancy Means, Moline, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield About 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/4 cups soft bread crumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
SAUCE:
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon grated onion
10 gingersnaps, finely crushed

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/4-in. balls. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 450° for 15 minutes. Drain on paper towels. , Meanwhile, for sauce, combine the tomatoes, brown sugar, vinegar, salt and onion in large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Stir in gingersnaps, continuing to boil until sauce is thick and clear. Reduce heat to a simmer; add meatballs. Heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 43 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 118mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SNAPPY COCKTAIL MEATBALLS WITH HONEY MUSTARD SAUCE

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These easy-to-make party meatballs deliver flavor with a horseradish kick.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

Cocktail Meatballs:
1 package McCormick® Brown Gravy Mix
1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
1 tablespoon McCormick® Parsley Flakes
1 teaspoon McCormick® Basil Leaves
1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Black Pepper, Ground
Honey Mustard Sauce:
4 teaspoons McCormick® Mustard, Ground
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon honey

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°F. For the Cocktail Meatballs, mix Gravy Mix, ground beef, horseradish, parsley, basil and pepper in large bowl until well blended. Shape into 1-inch balls. Place on foil-lined baking pan.
Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until cooked through.
Meanwhile, for the Honey Mustard Sauce, add ground mustard into small bowl. Stir to break up any lumps. Add mayonnaise and honey; stir until smooth. Serve with meatballs.