MERLOT MEATBALL APPETIZERS
Updated: Jan 29, 2022
A Good Snack: Merlot Meatballs
Ingredients
Meatballs:
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 lb Italian sausage meat • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated • 1 cup red bell pepper finely diced • 1 clove garlic minced • 1 tbsp basil chopped • 1 tbsp parsley chopped, plus more for garnish • 2 eggs large
Merlot Glaze:
• 1 cup merlot • 1 cup balsamic vinegar
Instructions:
• Preheat oven to 400° • Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper • In a large bowl, combine all ingredients • Roll the mixture into 1 inch balls (try using a melon baller to keep the sizes uniform), placing them on the prepared baking sheets. • Bake 20 minutes, turning halfway through Merlot Glaze • While meatballs are in the oven, whisk wine and balsamic vinegar together in a wide pan. • Bring to a boil, and continue to boil, whisking occasionally, until reduced by half • Remove from heat and allow to cool somewhat. • The mixture should be slightly syrupy. • Gently toss cooked meatballs in the glaze until thoroughly coated garnish with more parsley and serve with toothpicks
Notes:
You will notice there is no salt in this recipe. The Italian sausage and the Parmesan cheese contain enough saltiness, that no added salt is required. Nutrition Serving: 1meatball | Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 116mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 215IU | Vitamin C: 6.8mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 0.7mg