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Sweet and Sour Meatball Skewers stacked on a plate

Sweet and Sour Meatball Skewers


  • Author: Deborah Harroun
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Grilled
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These easy Sweet and Sour Meatball Skewers are made from frozen meatballs that are combined with fresh peppers and basted with an easy sweet and sour sauce.


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Ingredients

  • 32 frozen fully cooked 1-inch meatballs, thawed (1 lb.)
  • 1 red pepper, cut into 1-inch squares
  • 1 green pepper, cut into 1-inch squares
  • 1/4 cup apricot jam
  • 1/4 cup barbecue sauce

Instructions

  1. Heat a grill to medium-high. Thread the peppers and meatballs alternately onto 8 skewers.
  2. Microwave the jam in a small bowl for 15 seconds. Add the barbecue sauce and stir to combine.
  3. Place the meatball skewers on the grill and brush with the sauce. Grill for 8-10 minutes, turning and basting with the sauce occasionally.
  4. Serve warm.

Recipe Notes:

recipe source: Food and Family Summer 2009

Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 skewers
  • Calories: 456
  • Sugar: 17 g
  • Sodium: 1034 mg
  • Fat: 29 g
  • Saturated Fat: 11 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
  • Trans Fat: 2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 20 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

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