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Crockpot with wagyu appetizer meatballs.

Grilled Wagyu Meatballs with a Bacon-Jalapeno Jelly Glaze.

Carne Diem Culinary
Elevate your next gathering with the ultimate bite of luxury: Grilled Wagyu Meatballs bathed in a spicy, smoky Jalapeño-Bacon Jelly Glaze. Experience the buttery, melt-in-your-mouth richness of premium Wagyu beef, perfectly charred over an open flame and finished with a glaze that hits every note—sweet, heat, and savory. It’s not just an appetizer; it’s a conversation starter.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 330 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1` pound Wagyu Ground Beef
  • ¼ Cup Italian Breadcrumbs
  • Cup Grated Parmesan
  • 1 teaspoon Minced Garlic
  • 1 Egg
  • ½ teaspoon Dried Parsley
  • ½ teaspoon Dried Basil
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper

Bacon-Jalapeno Meatball Glaze

  • 6 ounces Chili Sauce
  • 3 ounces Jalapeno Jelly or other pepper jelly
  • 3 ounces Bacon Jam

Instructions
 

  • Combine the ground Wagyu, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, parmesan and spices in a bowl and gently mix to combine.
  • Gently roll into about 20 equal sized balls, about 1 inch (1 ounce) each.
  • In a seperate bowl, combine the pepper jelly, chili sauce, and bacon jam.
  • If grazing directly, warm the jelly mixture over low heat until melted and combined. If using in a crockpot, you can skip this step.
  • Preheat your grill to medium high-heat, about 400 degrees.
  • Cook the meatball over direct heat for about 2-3 minutes per side. Flip every couple minutes and remove when the meatballs reach an internal temperature of 155 degrees.
  • Remove the meatballs from the heat and add to the crockpot with the bacon pepper glaze or glaze with the warm jelly mixure.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 16gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 747mgPotassium: 351mgFiber: 1gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 353IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 2mg
Keyword appetizer, bacon jam, beef, Chili Sauce, grilled, Parmesan, pepper jelly, Wagyu
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