Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

MEATBALL RECIPE | COCKTAIL MEATBALLS | PERFECT MEATBALL RECIPE | PARTY MEATBALLS

Login to Save
13K views
NicHomecooking
NicHomecooking
59 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow NicHomecooking to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Cocktail Meatballs

Cultural Context

Cocktail meatballs are a classic American appetizer, often served at parties and gatherings. They are typically made with ground meat, breadcrumbs, and spices, then coated in a flavorful sauce. This dish has become a staple at potlucks and game-day celebrations, where they are enjoyed as finger food. Variations exist globally, adapting to local tastes and ingredients, making them a versatile and beloved dish.

AmericanUSappetizer
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
700G OF BEEF MINCE
WATER FOR THE BREAD
50G OF BREAD
1 TSP THYME
1 TSP SMOKED PAPRIKA
1 TSP CORIANDER SEED POWDER
1/4 TSP GREEN PEPPERCORN
1/2 TSP SALT
3/4 TSP CHICKEN STOCK POWDER
3 SMALL CLOVES OF GARLIC ,FINELY CHOPPED
2 WHOLE EGGS
2 TBSP BUTTER
3/4 CUP WATER
1 TBSP WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE
1 TBSP BROWN SUGAR
1 TSP PERI PERI SAUCE
2 TBSP KETCHUP
1/4 TSP GREEN PEPPERCORN
1/4 TSP SALT
1/4 TSP GINGER
1/2 TSP ONION
1/4 TSP ORIGANO
1/4 TSP GARLIC

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats are healthier and crushed crackers are often cheaper.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner while ground pork can be less expensive.

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup

Homemade sauce can be healthier, while ketchup is often cheaper.

1

In a large bowl, combine beef mince, water for the bread, bread, thyme, smoked paprika, coriander seed powder, green peppercorn, salt, chicken stock powder, garlic, and eggs.

2

Mix the ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

3

Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.

4

In a pan, melt butter and add water, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, peri peri sauce, ketchup, green peppercorn, salt, ginger, onion, oregano, and garlic to create the sauce.

5

Heat the sauce over medium heat until simmering, stirring occasionally.

6

Once the meatballs are formed, add them to the sauce and cook until heated through.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbakingsimmering

Equipment Needed

large bowlpan

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

MeatballsParty Meatballs

More Cocktail Meatballs Videos

(17 videos)

Similar American Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Recipes From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)