Sweet And Spicy Cocktail Meatballs

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 lb bulk italian sausage
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano, crushed between hands
• 2 teaspoons dried basil, crushed between hands
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 2 garlic cloves, pressed
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1 cup chunky hot salsa
• 1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 375 degrees f. line a shallow baking pan with foil. place a rack in the pan.
• 2 combine ground beef, italian sausage, salt, pepper, oregano, basil, pressed garlic, egg, tomato paste, worcestershire sauce, parmesan cheese and cream. do not over-handle or meatballs will become tough.
• 3 form into 1-inch meatballs and place on racks so they are not touching each other. bake 15 to 20 minutes until cooked through.
• 4 while meatballs are baking, bring salsa and raspberry jam to a simmer, stirring until well combined.
• 5 toss cooked meatballs with raspberry salsa until well coated. serve in a chafing dish or crock-pot to keep warm.