Barbecued Party Starters

Total Time
Prep: 30 min. Cook: 2-1/4 hours

Updated on Mar. 07, 2023

These sweet and tangy bites will tide over everyone until dinner. At the buffet, set out some fun toothpicks to make for easy nibbling. —Anastasia Weiss, Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania

Test Kitchen Approved

Barbecued Party Starters

Yield: 16 servings
Prep: 30 min
Cook: 2 hours 15 min

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 package (16 ounces) miniature hot dogs, drained
  • 1 jar (12 ounces) apricot preserves
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine beef and onion, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-inch balls. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook meatballs in 2 batches until cooked through, turning occasionally.
  2. Using a slotted spoon, transfer meatballs to a 3-quart slow cooker. Add hot dogs; stir in preserves and barbecue sauce. Cook, covered, on high or until heated through, 2-3 hours.
  3. Stir in pineapple; cook, covered, until heated through, 15-20 minutes longer.
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