Mini Apricot Meatballs

Meatballs are a great make-ahead appetizer to feed a crowd.

Cook Time 30M
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Protein 3G
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Servings 36
Mini Apricot Meatballs
Baking

Helpful Hereford Tips

Baking beef provides rich flavor and tender meat, while broiling beef provides a slightly charred taste with a crispy exterior and tender interior.

Nutritional Information

Cals

45

Carbs

3% DV
7gg

Fat

1% DV
1gg

Fiber

0% DV
0.1mgg

Iron

2% DV
0.3mgmg
Recipe Nutrition Information

Per meatball:  45 calories; 1 g fat (0g saturated fat; 0 g monounsaturated fat); 7mg cholesterol; 126 mg sodium; 7 g carbohydrate; 0.1 g fiber; 3 g protein; 0.7 mg niacin; 0 mg vitamin B6; 0.2 mcg vitamin B 12; 0.3 mg iron; 2.6 mcg selenium; 0.6 mg zinc; 9.1 mg choline. of 4 meatballs: 179 calories; 2 g fat (1g saturated fat; 0 g monounsaturated fat); 29 mg cholesterol; 503 mg sodium; 29 g carbohydrate; 0.3 g fiber; 11 g protein; 2.6 mg niacin; 0.2 mg vitamin B6; 1.0 mcg vitamin B12; 1.4 mg iron; 10.4 mcg selenium; 2.4 mg zinc; 36.3 mg choline. This recipe is an excellent source of protein; and a good source of niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, selenium and zinc.

Ingredients

  • 1  pound Certified Hereford Beef ground beef (96% lean).
  • 1/4 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs.
  • 2 egg whites or 1 egg, beaten.
  • 2 tablespoons water.
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
  • 3/4 cup apricot preserves.
  • 3/4 cup barbecue 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 thirty-six 1-1/4-inch meatballs. Place on rack in broiler pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Bake in 400°F oven 15 to 17 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.
  • Add cooked meatballs and continue to cook 2 to 3 minutes or until meatballs are heated through, stirring occasionally. Serve or keep warm in slow cooker.
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Meatballs are a great make-ahead appetizer to feed a crowd.