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.

Mini Meatballs with Apricot Dipping 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

  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.
  3. (Optional, but recommended) Add cooked meatballs and continue to cook 2 to 3 minutes or until meatballs are heated through, stirring occasionally. Serve warm.
Cook's Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed Ground Beef. Ground Beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F. Color is not a reliable indicator of Ground Beef doneness.