My #1 Cocktail Meatballs: The Ultimate Party Snack!

Looking for a show-stopping appetizer? My hoisin cocktail meatballs are an absolute hit every time. Back in my catering company days, these were always the first to disappear from the table—tender, flavourful, and just the right amount of sweet and savoury. Trust me, you’ll want to make these for your next gathering!

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Ingredients:

Meatballs:

• 8 oz extra-lean ground beef

• 3 Tbsp dry breadcrumbs

• 1 garlic clove, minced

• 2 Tbsp hoisin sauce

• 1 egg

• Pinch of salt
  

Sauce:

• ⅓ cup hoisin sauce

• ⅓ cup red currant jelly (or apple or grape jelly)

• 1 garlic clove, minced

• 1 tsp grated ginger

• 1 Tbsp water

• 1 tsp sesame seeds (for garnish)

• 1 green onion, finely chopped (for garnish)
  

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, garlic, hoisin sauce, egg, and salt. Mix well. Form into 24 meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking tray.

2. Bake at 425°F for 10 minutes or until just cooked through.

3. In a large skillet, combine red currant jelly, hoisin sauce, garlic, ginger, and water. Cook over medium heat until the jelly dissolves.

4. Add the meatballs to the sauce, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.S

5. Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and finely chopped green onion. Enjoy these delicious meatballs, and let me know how they turn out!