Mini Meatballs with Apricot Dipping Sauce

CategoryDifficultyBeginner
Yields24 Servings
Prep Time15 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time35 mins
 1 lb lean ground beef
 ¼ cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
 2 egg whites or 1 egg, beaten
 2 tbsp water
 ¼ tsp Kosher salt
  tsp freshly ground black pepper
Apricot Dipping Sauce
 ¾ cup apricot preserves
 ¾ cup BBQ sauce
 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1

Heat oven to 400°F. Combine Ground Beef, bread crumbs, egg whites, water, salt and pepper in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 24 1-inch meatballs. Place on rack in broiler pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Bake in 400°F oven 18 to 20 minutes.

2

Meanwhile, heat preserves, barbecue sauce and mustard in medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil; reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally or until sauce thickens slightly.

Cook's Tip: Red or black raspberry, fig, peach, current or pineapple preserves and orange marmalade may be substituted for apricot preserves.

3

Add cooked meatballs and continue to cook 2 to 3 minutes or until meatballs are heated through, stirring occasionally. Serve warm.

Cook's Tip: To keep meatballs warm, place in 2-1/2-quart slow cooker set on LOW. Keep covered to maintain heat. Meatballs can be held up to 2-1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Ingredients

 1 lb lean ground beef
 ¼ cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
 2 egg whites or 1 egg, beaten
 2 tbsp water
 ¼ tsp Kosher salt
  tsp freshly ground black pepper
Apricot Dipping Sauce
 ¾ cup apricot preserves
 ¾ cup BBQ sauce
 2 tbsp Dijon mustard

Directions

1

Heat oven to 400°F. Combine Ground Beef, bread crumbs, egg whites, water, salt and pepper in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 24 1-inch meatballs. Place on rack in broiler pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Bake in 400°F oven 18 to 20 minutes.

2

Meanwhile, heat preserves, barbecue sauce and mustard in medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil; reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally or until sauce thickens slightly.

Cook's Tip: Red or black raspberry, fig, peach, current or pineapple preserves and orange marmalade may be substituted for apricot preserves.

3

Add cooked meatballs and continue to cook 2 to 3 minutes or until meatballs are heated through, stirring occasionally. Serve warm.

Cook's Tip: To keep meatballs warm, place in 2-1/2-quart slow cooker set on LOW. Keep covered to maintain heat. Meatballs can be held up to 2-1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Mini Meatballs with Apricot Dipping Sauce

Recipe and photo courtesy of Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner.