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Brown Sugar Meatball Bites

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  • Author: quickdish
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: None

Description

Savory meatball bites coated in a sweet brown sugar glaze, perfect for gatherings and parties.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, egg, milk, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  3. Form the mixture into small meatballs and place them on a lined baking sheet.
  4. Prepare the sauce by combining brown sugar, soy sauce, pineapple chunks, and garlic powder in a saucepan.
  5. Simmer the sauce over medium heat until it thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
  6. Pour the sauce over the meatballs, ensuring they are well coated.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until cooked through.
  8. Serve warm as an appetizer with toothpicks.

Notes

Make-ahead options available; can be frozen and reheated. Customize with different ingredients for variety.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg