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Christmas Meatballs Recipe

Deliciously Sweet Christmas Meatballs Recipe Everyone Loves

This Christmas Meatballs Recipe combines tender meatballs and a rich sauce, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 2 pounds Ground Beef Chuck Or ground turkey for a lighter option
  • 1 cup Evaporated Milk Whole milk can be substituted
  • 1 cup Dry Breadcrumbs Panko offers a crunchier texture
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce Soy sauce can be used as an alternative
  • 1 packet Onion Soup Mix Onion powder and dried herbs can create a homemade mix
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Ketchup BBQ sauce can provide a smoky flavor
  • ½ cup Brown Sugar Honey or maple syrup can be substitutes for sweetness
  • ½ cup Port Wine Any sweet red wine can also work
  • 1 cup Fresh Cranberries Optional, pomegranate arils can be a substitute

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Slow Cooker
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef chuck, evaporated milk, dry breadcrumbs, Worcestershire sauce, and onion soup mix. Mix well and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  2. Preheat the broiler and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Shape the chilled mixture into approximately 36 small meatballs and place them on the baking sheet.
  4. Broil the meatballs for 2-3 minutes per side until browned.
  5. In a saucepan, combine ketchup, brown sugar, port wine, and remaining Worcestershire sauce; stir until smooth.
  6. Transfer the meatballs to a slow cooker, pour sauce over them, and cook on HIGH for 1 hour.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve these meatballs warm for the best taste and texture. They can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated or frozen for future gatherings.

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