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Sweet Chili Cocktail Meatballs

Sweet Chili Cocktail Meatballs

Delicious Sweet Chili Cocktail Meatballs for a perfect appetizer or party dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 26 meatballs
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • Small saucepan

Ingredients
  

For the meatballs

  • 1 medium yellow onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1 pound ground beef preferably 80% lean or substitute with 8 ounces each ground pork and ground beef
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon toasted white sesame seeds

For the glaze

  • 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat the oven to 375°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Finely chop ½ medium yellow onion and 2 garlic cloves. Place both in a large bowl. Add 1 pound ground beef, ½ cup panko breadcrumbs, 1 large egg, 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Mix together with your hands until evenly combined.
  • Using wet hands or a cookie scoop, portion the mixture into about 26 meatballs (about 1 ½ tablespoons each). Roll each one between your hands to form a smooth ball. Place on the baking sheet, spacing them evenly apart.
  • Bake for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, make the glaze: Place 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce, 1 tablespoon ketchup, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon honey, and 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally. Simmer until slightly thickened and syrupy, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat.
  • Remove the meatballs from the oven and brush the meatballs with the glaze, using it all.
  • Return the meatballs to the oven. Bake until cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes more. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds.

Notes

The meatballs can be made up to 2 days ahead and refrigerated in an airtight container. Reheat in a 350°F oven until warmed through, 5 to 10 minutes. Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 2meatballsCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 16gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg
Keyword appetizer, Easy Recipes, meatballs, party food, Sweet Chili Cocktail Meatballs
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