Cocktail Meatballs With Sweet Sour Dipping Sauce
The holiday season is upon us and it’s time to start thinking about party food. What’s easier than a few dozen meatballs swimming in a sweet and sour concoction? The real magic here is in the dipping sauce, which can be used on anything from chicken fingers to eggrolls.
Cocktail meatballs are a classic party appetizer that are always a hit. They are easy to make and can be served with a variety of dipping sauces. One of our favorites is a sweet and sour sauce that is sure to please everyone.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (16-ounce) jar of sweet and sour sauce
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, milk, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Roll the meatball mixture into 1-inch balls. Place the meatballs in a single layer in a baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.
- Serve the meatballs with sweet and sour sauce.
Sweet and Sour Dipping Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Sweet and Sour Dipping Sauce Instructions:
- In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, apple cider vinegar, water, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper flakes, and ground ginger.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Serve the sauce with the meatballs.
Benefits of Cocktail Meatballs With Sweet Sour Dipping Sauce:
- Cocktail meatballs are a good source of protein and healthy fats.
- Sweet and sour sauce is a good source of antioxidants.
- This dish is a good way to get your children to eat their vegetables.
- Cocktail meatballs and sweet and sour sauce are both easy to make.
This dish is sure to be a hit at your next party. So gather your ingredients and get started!
