Cocktail Meatballs with Cherry BBQ Sauce
These Cocktail Meatballs with Cherry Barbecue Sauce are slightly sweet with a little bit of smoky heat kick you will love. An easy appetizer that is perfect for parties, game day, and potluck meals.
Servings: 6
Calories: 350kcal
Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup dried bread crumbs
- 1 small onion chopped fine
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley or 2 tablespoons fresh, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 teaspoon fresh, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 teaspoon fresh, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil or 1 teaspoon fresh, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cups Cherry BBQ Sauce or BBQ sauce of choice
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium heat.
- In a large bowl, combine egg, milk, dried breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, parsley, thyme, oregano, basil, pepper, and salt. Stir to mix thoroughly. Add ground beef. Mix until combined.
- Shape the meat mixture into 1-inch meatballs. Add olive oil to the skillet, and brown the meatballs on all sides, about 10 minutes. Drain off fat.
- Add the cherry barbecue sauce to the skillet. Bring to a simmer, and then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 20-30 minutes until the meatballs are done. Stir occasionally while cooking.
To Finish Cooking in a Slow Cooker:
- After browning as described in step 3, transfer the meatballs to the slow cooker and cover with cherry barbecue sauce. Cook on low 2-3 hours, keep warm until you are ready to serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 5meatballs | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 35.6g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 10.8g | Saturated Fat: 2.9g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 1081mg | Potassium: 529mg | Fiber: 1.1g | Sugar: 23g | Calcium: 440mg | Iron: 2.7mg