Sweet and Spicy Meatballs

Sweet and Spicy Meatballs

Homemade meatballs are a snap, and the sauce--sweet with heat--is quick and easy, making this classic appetizer one you'll choose time and again. Prep Time:15 Min Total Time:50 Min Makes:18 servings (2 meatballs each)

INGREDIENTS Meatballs 3/4 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 3/4 lb ground pork 1/3 cup Progresso® plain bread crumbs 1/3 cup finely chopped onion 1/3 cup finely chopped red bell pepper 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 egg, slightly beaten Sauce 1 cup red or amber hot jalapeño jelly 2/3 cup apple juice 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder DIRECTIONS 1. Heat oven to 375°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil; grease foil. In large bowl, mix meatball ingredients until well blended. Shape into 36 (1 1/4-inch) meatballs. Place in pan. 2. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until thoroughly cooked and no longer pink in center. 3. In 4-quart saucepan, mix sauce ingredients. Cook over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened. 4. Add meatballs to sauce; stir to coat. Cook over medium-low heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot.