If you’re searching for a crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s both easy to make and bursting with flavor, look no further than BBQ Cocktail Meatballs.
BBQ MEATBALL INGREDIENTS:
For the meatballs:
1lb of Ground Beef, 85/15 is good here
10 Ritz Crackers, crushed until really fine, no chunks
2 Cloves of Garlic, minced or grated
2 Tbsp of Finely Chopped Parsley
1 Tbsp of Garlic and Herb Seasoning
Few Dashes of Worcestershire Sauce
1 Egg
Salt and Pepper to taste
Drizzle of Olive Oil
For the Sauce:
3/4 cup of Spicy Sweet BBQ Sauce
1/4 cup of Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
Few Dashes of Worcestershire Sauce
3 tbsp of Grape Jelly
1 Jalapeno, thinly sliced
Preparation
1) To make the meatballs, add the beef, cracker crumbs, egg, seasoning, parsley, garlic, Worcestershire, salt and pepper, mix well and form into small meatballs and set aside.
2) Sear the meatballs in batches in a dutch oven with a little oil, while that happens, mix the sauce.
3) In a measuring cup or small bowl, add all the ingredients for the sauce along with 1/4 cup of water, mix together well then once all the meatballs are seared, pour the sauce over them, cover and cook on low for about an hour until tender.
NOTE: You can make these in your crockpot. Simply sear your meatballs in a skillet or in the oven, then throw in your crockpot along with the sauce and cook on low for a few hours then keep on warm while serving. Also, switch the grape jelly for pepper jelly for a real kick in flavor!
These savory bites, smothered in tangy barbecue sauce with a hint of sweetness, are sure to satisfy even the most discerning palates.