Manhattan Meatballs

photo by:kraft

Apricot preserves and BBQ sauce give these meatballs a unique flavor. They create a tangy twist on the typical sauce made with grape jelly.

time

prep:

15 min

total:

45 min

servings

total:

Makes 8 servings, seven meatballs each.

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What You Need

lb. ground beef

cups fresh bread crumbs

1/2

cup chopped onions

eggs, beaten

Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

tsp. salt

Tbsp. margarine

jar (10 oz.) apricot preserves

1/2

cup KRAFT Original Barbecue Sauce

Make It

PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Mix meat, crumbs, onions, eggs, parsley and salt. Shape into 56 meatballs, each about 1 inch in diameter. Brown in margarine in large skillet; drain. Place in 2-qt. casserole dish.

MIX preserves and barbecue sauce. Pour over meatballs; mix lightly.

BAKE 30 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Substitute

Prepare as directed, using leaner cuts of ground beef, such as ground round or ground sirloin.

Make Ahead

Prepare as directed, except for baking. Cover; seal securely. Freeze. When ready to serve, place in refrigerator 6 to 8 hours to thaw. Bake, uncovered, at 350°F for 1 hour or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

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wkrugman

posted:10/27/2002

i like bbq and check out the ingrediants used to make each recipe

arizona33

posted:10/27/2002

easy and very good.

a cook

posted:10/25/2002

Very easy and tastes good too. I made the meatballs ahead of time and that helped in prep time.

a cook

posted:10/25/2002

I make this recipe everytime we have company and it is always a hit. Quick and easy and the items necessary are usually on hand.

a cook

posted:10/22/2002

as a rule my children don't like meatballs, and they ate every bite. Its easy, fun and I will make them often. Love the recipe.

leajackson

posted:9/23/2002

You can't beat this recipe! Small children to older adults really enjoy these meatballs. I usually serve it at parties and family get togethers. I first tried this recipe from my Kraft recipe cookbook that I have had for several years. It's great seeing it out there for everyone to try. Thanks!

bervin

posted:9/10/2002

I made these for a family picnic and they were fabulous! I would venture to say that the mixture of bar-b-q sauce and apricot preserves could be used on ribs, and even meatloaf.

madmother

posted:8/15/2002

I made this recipe for a party and everyone loved it. Many people asked for the recipe! Thank You !!!!

a cook

posted:5/31/2002

We loved these meatballs, I served them over steamed white rice and got rave reviews!

a cook

posted:5/20/2002

This was the most delicous meal I have had in a long time