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Meatball Appetizers

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These bite-sized meatballs are a crowd-pleasing classic that balances rich beef flavor with a unique, glossy glaze. The secret ingredient is instant coffee, which adds depth to the sweet chili and grape jelly sauce without making it taste like dessert. Tender, juicy meatballs are fried until golden, then simmered in the sticky, aromatic sauce until coated. They are incredibly easy to make and hold together well, making them ideal for serving with toothpicks at parties, potlucks, or as a quick snack. The combination of sweet, tangy, and savory notes creates an addictive flavor profile that disappears fast. Serve them warm for the best texture and flavor experience.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1
Calories: 950.8
Description
These bite-sized meatballs are a crowd-pleasing classic that balances rich beef flavor with a unique, glossy glaze. The secret ingredient is instant coffee, which adds depth to the sweet chili and grape jelly sauce without making it taste like dessert. Tender, juicy meatballs are fried until golden, then simmered in the sticky, aromatic sauce until coated. They are incredibly easy to make and hold together well, making them ideal for serving with toothpicks at parties, potlucks, or as a quick snack. The combination of sweet, tangy, and savory notes creates an addictive flavor profile that disappears fast. Serve them warm for the best texture and flavor experience.
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 pound Ground beef
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1/4 cup Milk
  • 1 cup Plain bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup Chopped onion
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Chopped parsley
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon Pepper
  • 3 tablespoon Oil
  • 1 Bottle Chili sauce (10 oz)
  • 1/2 cup Welch's grape jelly
  • 1 tablespoon Maxwell House instant coffee
Directions
  1. 1
    In a large bowl, combine ground beef, eggs, milk, bread crumbs, chopped onion, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.
  2. 2
    Roll the mixture into tiny, bite-sized meatballs, approximately the size of a marble or slightly larger.
  3. 3
    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs in batches, ensuring they are cooked through and golden on all sides.
  4. 4
    Remove the browned meatballs from the skillet and set aside on a plate lined with paper towels.
  5. 5
    Reduce heat to medium. Add the chili sauce, grape jelly, and instant coffee to the remaining drippings in the skillet.
  6. 6
    Simmer the sauce, stirring occasionally, until the jelly has completely melted and the sauce is smooth, about 4 minutes.
  7. 7
    Return the meatballs to the skillet. Gently toss to coat them evenly in the glaze.
  8. 8
    Simmer for an additional 10 minutes, allowing the meatballs to absorb the flavors of the sauce.
  9. 9
    Transfer the glazed meatballs to a serving platter. Insert wooden picks into each meatball for easy handling.
  10. 10
    Serve warm immediately while the glaze is still sticky and flavorful.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 950.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 45.1g70%
Saturated Fat 13.7g69%
Cholesterol 226.3mg76%
Sodium 8426.0mg352%
Total Carbohydrate 80.8g27%
Dietary Fiber 13.0g52%
Sugars 25.0g
Protein 58.5g117%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: meatballs, appetizer, party food, beef, glazed, coffee, jelly, chili sauce, sticky, sweet and savory, game day, finger food, easy, american, skillet, potluck, snack, crowd pleaser, toothpick, quick
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