Meatballs with Apricot dipping Sauce
Bump up your meatball mojo. Gently form this tried-and-true blend into bite-sized balls, then broil and slather in a spicy, sweet and too-good-to-be-so-simple sauce.
- Time: 30 minutes
- Serves 24
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Ground Beef (96% lean)
- 1/2 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 4 tablespoons water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Apricot dipping Sauce
- 3/4 cup apricot preserves
- 3/4 cup bbq sauce
- 2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- (Optional, but recommended) Add cooked meatballs and continue to cook 2 to 3 minutes or until meatballs are heated through, stirring occasionally. Serve warm.