If you're looking for the kind of appetizer that disappears before the party even starts, these cocktail meatballs are it. Bite-sized, bold, and bathed in a sweet-and-tangy glaze, they pack a surprising punch of flavor thanks to the Zesty Garlic Pluck seasoning. No one will believe they're gluten-free—or that you're sneaking in clean ingredients like almond flour crackers. Whether you're hosting game day, a holiday gathering, or just feel like showing off your snack skills, these little meatballs bring big flavor and even bigger smiles. Just be warned: once you serve them, you’ll be on permanent appetizer duty.
10 min
40 min
25
Appetizers
Ingredients
FOR THE MEATBALLS
- 1 lb grass-fed ground beef
- 1/2 tsp Pluck Zesty Garlic seasoning
- 1 egg, whisked
- 3/4 cup Simple Mills almond flour crackers, crushed
- 1/4 cup organic whole milk
- 1/2 tbsp dried, chopped onion
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp Himalayan salt
FOR THE GLAZE
- 1/2 cup organic ketchup
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp Pluck Zesty Garlic seasoning
- 1/8 cup water
- 1 1/2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 3/4 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, add the ground beef.
Step 3
In a small mixing bowl, combine the whisked egg, crushed crackers, milk, onion, Pluck seasoning, pepper, and salt. Mash together with a fork.
Note: This recipe features Simple Mills almond flour crackers in place of bread. You can substitute in your favorite cracker here in equal amounts for the almond flour crackers.
Step 4
Add the mixture from the small mixing bowl to the ground beef. Mix with hands to incorporate.
Step 5
In a large saucepan, add the glaze ingredients. Stir to combine. Spoon out 3 tbsp. of combined glaze into the meatloaf mixture.
Step 6
Using hands incorporate glaze into the meatloaf mixture. Using hands, form into 1.5-inch round meatballs. Place in a greased casserole dish. Pour half of the glaze over meatballs.
These are cooked as mini meatballs for cocktail appetizers. You can also make these as larger sized meatballs; you would just need to adjust the cook time accordingly (more time in the oven).
Step 7
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until desired doneness.
Step 8
While the meatballs are baking, turn the heat up on the remaining sauce to medium-high. Bring to a low boil and then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
Step 9
Once meatballs are done, transfer to a serving dish and top with remaining glaze.
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