Walnut Meatballs With Apricot Barbecue Sauce Recipe

Name: Walnut Meatballs With Apricot Barbecue Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: SAUCE; 3/4 cup apricot preserves; 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice); 1/2 cup ketchup; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed; 2 tablespoons onions, grated; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon oregano, fresh finely chopped; 1 dash hot pepper sauce (like tobasco); MEATBALLS; 4 cups rice, cooked (white or brown); 4 eggs; 1 1/4 cups soda crackers, crushed about 36 crackers; 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded; 3/4 cup walnuts, ground; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tablespoons parsley, fresh minced; 1 1/2 teaspoons sage, ground; 1/2 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

SAUCE
3/4 cup apricot preserves
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice)
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons onions, grated
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon oregano, fresh finely chopped
1 dash hot pepper sauce (like tobasco)
MEATBALLS
4 cups rice, cooked (white or brown)
4 eggs
1 1/4 cups soda crackers, crushed about 36 crackers
3/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
3/4 cup walnuts, ground
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons parsley, fresh minced
1 1/2 teaspoons sage, ground
1/2 teaspoon salt

1
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Bring all sauce ingredients to a boil in a medium sauce pan. Cool.
3
Lightly spray a 13x9 inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
4
Gently combine all meatball ingredients by hand in a large bowl.
5
Shape into 24 (1 1/2 inch) meatballs and place in prepared baking dish.
6
Pour sauce over meatballs.
7
Bake 30 minutes or until meatballs are firm and sauce is bubbling all over and slightly thickened.
8
If you want to serve over rice, you will need to double the sauce ingredients.

1332

kcal

Calories

Fat

187

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: SAUCE, 3/4 cup apricot preserves, 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice), 1/2 cup ketchup, and more.

Yes, Walnut Meatballs With Apricot Barbecue Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Walnut Meatballs With Apricot Barbecue Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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