No full dining spread is complete without some mouthwatering finger foods. Spice up your appetizers with these dysphagia-friendly cocktail meatballs that meet IDDSI Levels 5-7!
INGREDIENTS
| 1 SERVING | 6 SERVINGS | 12 SERVINGS | |
| THICK & EASY® Texture-Modified Bread & Dessert Mix Item: 118519 |
2 Tbsp | 3/4 cup | 1 1/2 cups |
| Vegetable oil | 1/2 Tbsp | 3 Tbsp | 6 Tbsp |
| Beef broth or water, hot | 3 Tbsp | 1 cup + 2 Tbsp | 2 1/4 cups |
| THICK & EASY® MINCED BEEF, thawed Item: 114401 |
1/2 cup | 1 11.9oz bag | 2 11.9oz bags |
| Seasoning (salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano) | 1/8 tsp each (as desired) | 3/4 tsp each (as desired) | 1 1/2 tsp each (as desired) |
| BBQ Sauce of choice | As needed | As needed | As needed |
DIRECTIONS
- Add vegetable oil to bread mix and stir until mixture resembles wet sand.
- Add hot broth or water to bread mixture and stir briskly until blended.
- Add thawed Thick & Easy® Level 5 Minced Beef and seasoning and stir to combine ingredients.
- Portion meat mixture using a #40 scoop or measure about 2 tablespoons per meatball. Roll into balls and place on a pan lined with wax paper or parchment sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
- Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes prior to serving. Meatballs may also be frozen and thawed prior to serving.
TO SERVE
- Gently heat meatballs to serving temperature.
- Top with BBQ sauce and hold for service at 135°F or higher.
NOTE: Before serving, always test for Level 5 using IDDSI guidelines. Add additional broth if meat mixture is too dry or crumbly; or add a small amount of Thick & Easy® Instant Food & Beverage Thickener if too wet or thin.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
Serving Size: 4 meatballs
Calories: 240
Total Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 3.5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 55mg
Sodium: 540mg
Total Carbohydrates: 14g
Dietary Fiber: 0g
Total Sugars: 3g
Added Sugars: 0g
Protein: 17g
Vitamin D: 0mg (0% DV)
Calcium: 10mg (0% DV)
Iron: 1.3mg (6% DV)
Potassium: 110mg (2% DV)