Tangy Maple Meatballs

Transform your next meal or gathering with these irresistible Tangy Maple Meatballs—sweet, savory, and loaded with flavor! This recipe combines ground beef and pork with simple pantry staples like breadcrumbs and spices for tender, perfectly baked meatballs. The real magic, though, lies in the homemade glaze—a luscious blend of rich maple syrup, tangy apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and soy sauce that’s simmered to create a glossy, flavor-packed coating. Ready in under an hour, these meatballs are perfect as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or served over fluffy rice or creamy mashed potatoes for a hearty main dish. Perfect for weeknights or special occasions, these meatballs deliver a balanced, tangy-sweet punch in every bite. Keywords: tangy maple meatballs, baked meatballs, maple glaze, appetizer recipe, easy meatball recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground beef
• 0.5 lb Ground pork
• 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cup Milk
• 1 large Egg
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Onion powder
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 0.5 cup Maple syrup
• 0.25 cup Ketchup
• 2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp Soy sauce

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently with your hands until well combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.

Step 3

Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs (about the size of a golf ball) and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 4

Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).

Step 5

While the meatballs are baking, prepare the tangy maple glaze. In a medium saucepan, combine the maple syrup, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and soy sauce. Stir well to combine.

Step 6

Heat the saucepan over medium heat, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the glaze slightly thickens.

Step 7

Once the meatballs are done baking, transfer them to the saucepan with the glaze. Gently toss the meatballs in the glaze until they are evenly coated.

Step 8

Allow the meatballs to simmer in the sauce for 2-3 minutes to absorb the flavors.

Step 9

Serve warm as an appetizer with toothpicks or as a main course over rice or mashed potatoes. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1114.4 grams (1114.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2660

Total Fat 156.50g	201%
Saturated Fat 55.10g	276%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.30g
Cholesterol 730mg	243%
Sodium 3784mg	165%
Total Carbohydrate 171.00g	62%
Dietary Fiber 2.90g	10%
Total Sugars 123.70g
Protein 153.00g	306%

Vitamin D 81IU	403%
Calcium 256mg	20%
Iron 13mg	74%
Potassium 1391mg	30%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.1%

Protein: 22.6%

Carbs: 25.3%