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Sweet Chili Meatballs Recipe for Game Day Appetizers

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This chili meatball dish creates delightful, zesty meatballs that are ideal for game-day snacks or convenient party food.

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If you are in search of a simple appetizer that vanishes quickly, this chili meatball recipe is consistently popular.

It is ideal for game day, family celebrations, or any assembly where you desire something hot and tasty with minimal preparation.

This chili meatball creation merges sweet and spicy tastes that appeal to both children and adults.

It is definitely worth attempting, as it serves as both a starter and a main course and comes together with ease.

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Sweet Chili Meatballs

Give this chili meatball recipe a try for tender morsels with a sweet spice that works well as a starter or simple dinner option.

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Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Course Appetizer, Main Dish

Servings 10

Calories 377

kcal

Components  

For the Meatballs

  • 2 lbs Minced Beef
  • 6 Scallions finely chopped including the green sections
  • 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or 4 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 2 Eggs gently beaten
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs

For the Sauce

  • 1-12 oz Chili Sauce
  • 1-15.5 oz Reduced Sugar Concord Grape Jelly

Directions 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 lbs Minced Beef, 6 Scallions, 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt, ½ teaspoon Black Pepper, ½ teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper, 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder, 1 teaspoon Chili Powder, 2 Eggs, and 1 cup Breadcrumbs. Refer to how to create homemade breadcrumbs below.

  • Thoroughly mix all components, then form into uniformly sized meatballs about the size of golf balls.

  • Cover a large baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the meatballs in even rows.

  • Bake for 30 minutes or until the internal temperature of the meatballs reaches 165 degrees F.

  • Once the meatballs are out of the oven, you will observe the fat that has accumulated around them. Carefully spoon off the fat before moving them into the sauce.

Homemade Bread Crumbs

  • Toast the bread, rip into fragments, and put in a high-speed blender or food processor. Blend or pulse until you achieve bread crumbs, then transfer the bread crumbs into the meat mixture.

Preparing the Sauce

  • As your meatballs bake, add chili sauce and grape jelly to a sizable cooking skillet or slow cooker and mix thoroughly. If placing meatballs in a slow cooker, heat the sauce on high and switch to warm once heated. If warming the sauce on the stove, keep it on low.

  • Once your meatballs are done, move them into the sauce and evenly coat the meatballs.

  • Serve hot and relish!

Nutrition

Serving: 3 MeatballsCalories: 377kcalCarbohydrates: 68.2gProtein: 14.9gFat: 6.1gSaturated Fat: 1.6gCholesterol: 92mgSodium: 4502mgPotassium: 773mgFiber: 8gSugar: 39.6gVitamin D: 7µgCalcium: 138mgIron: 9mg

If you are intrigued

Regarding the appearance of the meatballs prior to being placed in the oven, here is how mine appear.

Uncooked meatballs organized on a parchment-lined baking tray, prepared for baking, featuring uniformly sized meatballs with herbs blended in.

How to Preserve Remaining Sweet Chili Meatballs

In the Refrigerator

  • Let the meatballs cool entirely.
  • Store them in the sauce within an airtight container.
  • Keep in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.

Maintaining them in sauce aids in keeping the meatballs soft and tasty.

In the Freezer

These freeze exceptionally well!

  • Let the meatballs cool entirely.
  • Move meatballs and sauce to a freezer-safe container or zip-top bag. Ensure there’s a bit of space for expansion.
  • Freeze for up to 2-3 months.

Make sure to label the container so you remember the delightful contents!

How to Warm Up Leftovers

Stovetop – Optimal Overall

This method keeps the sauce silky and gleaming.

  • Add meatballs and sauce to a saucepan.
  • Heat on low to medium-low.
  • Stir gently to prevent the sauce from scorching.
  • If the sauce becomes thick, incorporate a splash of water or beef broth.
  • Heat until warmed throughout.

Microwave – Quick & Simple

Perfect for smaller servings.

  • Place meatballs and sauce in a microwave-safe dish.
  • Loosely cover.
  • Heat in 30-45 second intervals, stirring in between, until reaching the desired heat.

From Frozen

  • Thaw overnight in the refrigerator when possible.
  • Reheat using the stovetop method.
  • Add a bit of liquid to the sauce if it appears too thick.

Additional Appetizer Recipes

Delectable appetizers are the highlight of any successful gathering! Here are a few more scrumptious suggestions.

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