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Christmas Meatballs

Savory Christmas Meatballs That Steal the Holiday Show

These Christmas Meatballs are a crowd-pleaser with a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors, ideal for festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 45 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 2 pounds Ground Beef Chuck or ground turkey for a lighter version
  • 1 cup Evaporated Milk whole milk is an alternative
  • 1 cup Dry Breadcrumbs consider panko for crunch
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce soy sauce or tamari as gluten-free substitute
  • 1 ounce Onion Soup Mix fresh onion and garlic powder can substitute
For the Sauce
  • 2 cups Ketchup homemade enhances flavor
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar honey or maple syrup as alternatives
  • ½ cup Port Wine substitute with sweet red wine or skip
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 cup Fresh Cranberries can substitute with pomegranate arils

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheets
  • broiler
  • Medium saucepan
  • Slow Cooker
  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 pounds of ground beef chuck, 1 cup of evaporated milk, 1 cup of dry breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce, and 1 ounce of onion soup mix. Mix until combined, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  2. Preheat your broiler to high and line two baking sheets with aluminum foil. Prepare a broiler-safe pan.
  3. Scoop out approximately 36 equal portions of the mixture and roll them into balls about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.
  4. Broil the meatballs for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through.
  5. In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups of ketchup, 1 cup of brown sugar, ½ cup of port wine, and 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce. Heat and stir until smooth, about 5-7 minutes.
  6. Transfer broiled meatballs to slow cooker or Dutch oven, pour sauce over, and cook on HIGH for 1 hour or simmer on medium-low heat for 30-40 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

These meatballs are freezer-friendly and can be prepared in advance. Store them in airtight containers for convenience.

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