Red Devil Cocktail Meatballs
Red Devil Cocktail Meatballs deliver tender beef-and-pork bites coated in a glossy gochujang glaze that balances sweetness, heat, and tang. A sprinkle of sesame seeds adds nutty aroma and a striking finish. Perfect for parties or game day, they’re bold, sticky, and irresistibly snackable straight from the skillet with toothpicks.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Red Devil Cocktail Meatballs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 40 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 43 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 10
- Heart Health
- 50
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 25
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine the beef and pork in a bowl, and use a fork to gently break up and mix the meat until evenly combined.
- 2
Add the egg, milk, salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne, and breadcrumbs. Keep mixing with a fork just until everything is evenly combined. Cover and refrigerate for about 1 hour before using if possible.
- 3
Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C). Line a sheet pan with foil and lightly grease it with 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil.
- 4
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the meat mixture onto the sheet pan. Moisten your hands with water and roll the portions into balls, spacing them evenly as you go.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the meatballs are lightly browned, 10 to 12 minutes. Set aside while you make the sauce.
- 6
For the sauce, add the gochujang, rice vinegar, soy sauce, Sriracha, maple syrup, and water to a saucepan and set over medium-high heat. Whisk to combine as the sauce comes to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium and cook until the sauce begins to thicken, just a few minutes.
- 7
Transfer the meatballs into the sauce and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meatballs are heated through and the sauce has thickened to your liking. Serve immediately with toothpicks. Garnish these fiery meatballs with white and black sesame seeds to represent sparks and ash.
- Calories 291.72 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 13.21 g Good Source 26%
- Carbohydrate 28.02 g 10%
- Total Fat 13.98 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 5.02 g High 25%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 70.04 mg High 23%
- Sodium 528.47 mg High 23%
- Dietary Fiber 1.18 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 11.25 g --
- Added Sugars 0.69 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 23.48 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.83 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 147.51 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 13.79 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.7 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.17 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Red Devil Cocktail Meatballs is made with 18 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Cayenne Pepper, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 291.72 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Red Devil Cocktail Meatballs made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Cayenne Pepper, Eggs, Garlic Powder. The full list of 18 is above.
- How long does it take to make Red Devil Cocktail Meatballs?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 291.72 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Red Devil Cocktail Meatballs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 18 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Red Devil Cocktail Meatballs healthy?
- Red Devil Cocktail Meatballs has an easyChef Pro health score of 30/100. Per serving, it provides 291.72 calories and 13.21 g of protein, or 26% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 528.47 mg (23% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.02 g (25% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Sesame, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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