Cocktail meatballs are an old-school that’s here to stay. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have any fun updating the recipe. Instead of the standard two-ingredient grape jelly sauce that constitutes many cocktail meatball recipes, Ree combines chili sauce (often found by the ketchup in the grocery store), apricot preserves, soy sauce, and sriracha for the perfect combination of sweet and spicy.
These ingredients get dumped and stirred together directly in the before the meatballs—equal parts and —are nestled inside and cooked low and slow for four hours. It doesn’t get much easier or more delicious!
What is the secret to good meatballs?
For , you want to avoid over-handling the meat mixture. Over-mixing can lead to toughness when cooked. Grated onion, not chopped, is easier to incorporate into the meat and adds significant moisture, while breadcrumbs and eggs help bind everything together.
How long should you cook meatballs in a slow cooker?
Meatballs will need two to three hours to cook on high, or about four hours on low, in the slow cooker. They should be warmed all the way through with a temperature of at least 160°F, which is the safe temperature for ground meats according to the USDA.
Do you have to put eggs and breadcrumbs in meatballs?
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