Firecracker Meatballs

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Ingredients

  • For the meatballs:
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 2/3 cup bread crumbs (Italian or plain)
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon Shriacha Hot Chili Sauce
  • 1/4 cup diced onion
  • For the sauce:
  • 12 oz bottle chili sauce
  • 4 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 cup ketchup

Instructions

  1. Make the meatballs:
  2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine all ingredients for meatballs in large bowl. Form meatballs and place on baking sheet. Bake in 375 degree oven for approximately 20 minutes or until no longer pink.
  3. Make the sauce:
  4. While meatballs are cooking, combine all ingredients for sauce in large skillet and whisk to combine.
  5. Add meatballs to sauce, cover and simmer over low heat for approximately 30 minutes. Serve alone as an appetizer or over rice for a meal.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

616 kcal 31% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 19.6g 39% DV
Total Fat 19g 24% DV
Carbs 92.2g 34% DV
Fiber 3g 11% DV
Sugar 34.3g 69% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 2457.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 763mg 16% DV
Cholesterol 98mg 33% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 34.3mcg 4% DV
Vitamin C 18.9mg 21% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 157.8mg 12% DV
Iron 4mg 22% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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