Orange Stuffed Meatballs

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These classy mini meatballs make a great party appetizer.

Ready in: 40 mins

Ingredients

Makes: 16 meatballs

• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
• 3 teaspoons paprika
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 1/2 ounces feta cheese, cut into 16 equal cubes
• 1 (12 ounce) jar orange marmalade
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1 green onion, chopped
• 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped

Preparation method

Prep: 20 mins | Cook: 20 mins

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and coat a wire rack with nonstick cooking spray.

2. Combine egg, ketchup onion, bread crumbs, parsley, paprika, garlic, salt, pepper, and beef in a bowl and gently mix. Split into 16 equal parts.

3. With your hand, smoosh each portion into a flat round. Put a feta cheese cube in the middle of each round, then wrap the beef around it.

4. Arrange the stuffed meatballs on the prepared wire rack. Place rack in a baking pan with sides, then slide into the oven. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the beef has cooked through.

5. While meatballs are baking: combine marmalade, orange juice, green onions, and jalapeno in a saucepan and place over medium heat. Stir and heat.

6. Toss hot baked meatballs with the glaze and serve.