Cocktail Meatballs Recipe
Course: Appetizers
Ingredients
For the meatballs
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 cup North Coast APPLESAUCE
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 shallots grated
- 3 cloves garlic grated
- 1 ยฝ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 ยฝ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
For the sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 Tablespoons North Coast Apple Cider Vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons water
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tablespoon shallot grated
- 1 clove garlic grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Set rack in the center of oven and preheat to 325ยฐ F. P
- lace a baking rack in a large pan or cookie sheet and spray generously with a non-stick spray.
- Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix the ground beef and pork with a large fork until thoroughly combined.
- In a small bowl beat the eggs with the APPLESAUCE until smooth and frothy.
- Pour over the meat mixture and blend until smooth.
- Add the breadcrumbs, shallot, and garlic.
- Mix well.
- Add the remaining four ingredients until combined.
- Using a teaspoon, form and roll tiny meatballs placing them on the greased rack as you go.
- Place in oven and bake for 22 minutes or until cooked through.
- While the meatballs are baking, add all sauce ingredients to a medium sized pan and simmer on medium-low heat for about ten minutes.
- Place meatballs in desired serving dish and pour sauce over the top. Stir gently until all meatballs are evenly coated. Serve warm.