Manhattan Meatballs

41 Reviews

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 45 min
Ready In: 50 min

“Sweet and sour meatballs that will be a hit at any party.” - by Lois Nimal

Ingredients

2 pounds ground round (very lean)
2 cups dry bread crumbs
2 eggs
1/2 cup minced onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup barbecue sauce
1 1/2 (16 ounce) jars pineapple preserves

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Original recipe yields 16 servings

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a medium-size mixing bowl, mix barbecue sauce and pineapple preserves together.
In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine meat, breadcrumbs, eggs, onions, salt, and parsley. Mix well and form into bite-size balls. Arrange the balls in a single layer in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour the barbecue sauce mixture evenly over the meatballs.
Bake for 30 to 45 minutes, until the meat is cooked.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (16 total)

Calories
294 cal
15%

Fat
8.2 g
13%

Carbs
43.2 g
14%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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TSTRICKLIN

Oct. 13, 2003

"Very easy, and a big hit at the party. Browned the meatballs in a skillet, then dumped them and the sauce in a crockpot...." See more"

CrystalGayle

Jan. 9, 2005

"Made these for New Years Eve gathering. Used frozen pre-cooked "homestyle" meatballs and a 2-1 ratio combo of KC Masterpiece and Hawaiian Sweet & Sour Sauce plus the preserves (Apricot-Pineapple was ..." See moreall I could find) specified in the recipe. Was very much complimented by all so will make again, thanks!"

ARCELI6

Dec. 22, 2003

"These were good,but on the second batch,I decided to throw in a generous amount of garlic salt and worcestershire sauce.What a difference it made! I also didn't have pineapple preserves,so I substitut..." See moreed diced pineapples.Tasty,but I am still looking for an amazing recipe for cocktail meatballs!"

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