Sweet and Spicy Meatballs: Quick & Easy Appetizer!

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade barbecue sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup

Homemade sauce can reduce sugar, while ketchup is a budget-friendly alternative.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar offers a lower glycemic index, while white sugar is often cheaper.

hot sauce

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: chili powder

Sriracha is a flavorful alternative, while chili powder is more economical.

Make the sauce by mixing hot sauce, sweet teriyaki sauce, and honey mustard together in a bowl.

Heat the sauce mixture over medium heat.

Add frozen meatballs to the sauce and mix well.

Let the meatballs simmer in the sauce for about 30 minutes.

Check that the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce is well mixed together.

Cooking Techniques

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