Tapas Meatballs with Orange Glaze

By VegasBartender

Calories: 127
Fat: 3g (2g saturated fat)
Cholesterol: 33mg
Sodium: 206mg
Carbs: 18g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 7g

Ingredients

• GLAZE:
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/4 c ketchup
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 c soft bread crumbs
• 1/4 c minced fresh parsley
• 3 tsp paprika
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 2 1/2 oz feta cheese, cut into sixteen 1/2" cubes
• 1 jar (12 oz) orange marmalade
• 1/4 c orange juice
• 3 green onions, chopped, divided
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well.

2. Divide into 16 portions; flatten. Top each with a cheese cube; form beef mixture around cheese into meatballs. Place on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until no longer pink. In a small saucepan, heat the marmalade, orange juice, half of the green onions and the jalapeno.

3. Place the meatballs in a serving dish; pour glaze over the top and gently stir to coat. Garnish with remaining green onions.

Yield: 16 meatballs