The perfect cocktail meatball has the right balance of sweet and savory. Since that’s the case, then Brown Sugar Meatballs are like the Libra of cocktail meatballs! Tender, juicy turkey meatballs are packed with fragrant spices and seasonings to enhance the savory poultry flavor. Then they take a swim in a smoky, tangy, sweet sauce that coats each bite in wonder. Mmmm Brown Sugar Meatballs has everything you’re looking for in your next party snack!
Ingredients
For the meatballs:
- 1 (2-pound) package sweet onion turkey burgers, such as Butterball®, thawed
- 1/2 cup Italian style breadcrumbs
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
For the glaze:
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 –Place a baking rack or wire rack over a baking sheet.
Step 3 –In a large bowl, add the thawed turkey burgers, the breadcrumbs, the egg, the paprika, the cayenne, the salt, the freshly ground pepper, the garlic, and the oregano and, using a wooden spoon, mix until well-combined and thoroughly incorporated.
Step 4 –Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls and place the balls on the prepared baking sheet. You may have to do this in 2 batches, depending on the size of your baking sheet.
Step 5 –Bake until the meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 16-18 minutes.
Step 6 –In a large, nonstick frying pan over medium heat, add the brown sugar, the white vinegar, and the rice vinegar and stir to combine.
Step 7 –Add the baked meatballs to the pan and cook, while stirring occasionally, and turning the meatballs once halfway through, until the sauce is thickened and eagerly coats the meatballs, about 10 minutes.
Step 8 –Serve.
