Cocktail Meatballs
These Cocktail Meatballs deliver 3g protein and 51 calories per serving — a low-calorie, high-volume appetizer that works as a pre-workout or social food. Yields 70 servings from a single batch, making them ideal for prepping snacks throughout the month. Use them to add protein-dense bites without significantly impacting your daily calorie budget.
Ingredients
- •93/7 Ground Beef(907g)
- •Egg, Whole, Large
- •Ketchup(60g)
- •Worcestershire Sauce(15g)
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- •Bread Crumbs, Dry, Plain(240g)
- •Yellow Onion(80g)
- •Cranberry Sauce, Whole Berry, Canned(454g)
- •Chili Sauce, Heinz Style(340g)
- •Brown sugar(30g)
- •Vinegar, White(10g)
Instructions
- 1Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Like a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- 2In a large bowl, mix together the beef, eggs, ketchup (tomato sauce), Worcestershire sauce, breadcrumbs and onion. Use a small cookie scoop ( 1 1/2 tablespoon capacity) to roll into small meatballs. (Arrange onto prepared baking sheet as you go.)
- 3Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, turning once while cooking.
- 4While meatballs are cooking, combine the sauce ingredients in a large skillet or a slow cooker on low heat. Stir to blend, then add the meatballs. Simmer for 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition — Per Serving
51
calories
3g
protein
1g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 7g
- Saturated fat
- 0.4g
- Sodium
- 110 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.4g
70 servings per batch · ~31g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein do Cocktail Meatballs have per serving?
Each meatball contains only 3g of protein and 51 calories with 1g fat and 7g carbs, making these an appetizer or snack rather than a protein-focused meal component.
How long does it take to make Cocktail Meatballs?
This recipe has quick prep time and makes 70 servings at once, providing significant batch-cooking efficiency for parties or week-long snacking portions.
Are Cocktail Meatballs good for fat loss?
At 51 calories and 3g protein per meatball, these work as low-calorie appetizers during fat loss phases but require pairing with other protein sources to meaningfully impact your daily macro targets.
