Description
These Marmalade Meatballs combine juicy baked beef meatballs with a sweet and tangy orange marmalade sauce, perfect as a party appetizer or a flavorful main dish when served over rice. The sauce blends orange marmalade, barbecue sauce, soy sauce, and optional sriracha for a subtle spicy kick, creating a unique sweet and savory flavor profile that is sure to impress.
Ingredients
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Meatballs
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
Sauce
- 1 cup orange marmalade
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce (optional for heat)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
- Mix meatball ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and soy sauce. Mix just until combined to avoid tough meatballs.
- Form meatballs: Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake meatballs: Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until meatballs are fully cooked through and nicely browned on the outside.
- Prepare sauce: While the meatballs bake, in a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine orange marmalade, barbecue sauce, soy sauce, and sriracha (if using). Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until heated through and slightly thickened.
- Combine and simmer: When the meatballs are done, transfer them into the saucepan with the sauce and gently toss to coat. Simmer on low heat for 5 to 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve: Serve the marmalade meatballs warm as an appetizer or over steamed rice as a main dish.
Notes
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter meat option.
- These meatballs freeze well, making them convenient for meal prep or party snacks.
- For extra citrusy zing, add a splash of fresh orange juice to the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 meatballs
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
