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Christmas Meatballs Recipe

Irresistible Christmas Meatballs Recipe for Festive Feasts

This Christmas Meatballs Recipe combines sweet and savory flavors, perfect for festive gatherings.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Chuck or ground turkey as a leaner option
  • 1/2 cup Evaporated Milk or heavy cream for richness
  • 1 cup Dry Breadcrumbs or crushed crackers/soaked bread
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce or soy sauce for gluten-free
  • 1 packet Onion Soup Mix or homemade mix
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Ketchup or BBQ sauce for a smoky twist
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar or coconut sugar/honey for sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Port Wine or any sweet red wine
  • 1 cup Fresh Cranberries optional; can be replaced with pomegranate arils

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Saucepan
  • Slow Cooker
  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef chuck, evaporated milk, dry breadcrumbs, Worcestershire sauce, and onion soup mix. Mix until just incorporated and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  2. Preheat the broiler to high and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. Shape the meat mixture into approximately 36 small meatballs and place them on the baking sheets.
  4. Broil the meatballs for 2-3 minutes on each side, until browned.
  5. In a saucepan, combine ketchup, brown sugar, port wine, and remaining Worcestershire sauce. Cook for about 5 minutes until smooth.
  6. For slow cooker method, transfer meatballs to the slow cooker, pour sauce over them, and cook on HIGH for 1 hour.
  7. For the Dutch oven method, stir in meatballs into the warmed sauce and simmer on medium-low for 30-40 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Allow meat mixture to chill for enhanced flavor. Keep an eye on the meatballs while broiling for perfect browning.

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