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Christmas Meatballs

Sweet and Savory Christmas Meatballs for Your Holiday Feast

These Sweet & Savory Christmas Meatballs are a crowd-pleaser, perfectly blending sweet and tangy flavors for your holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 8 meatballs
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 2 lbs Ground Beef Chuck opt for lean beef for a healthier twist
  • 1 cup Evaporated Milk whole milk is a suitable substitute
  • 1 cup Dry Breadcrumbs use panko for extra crunch
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce soy sauce makes a great substitution
  • 1 packet Onion Soup Mix can substitute with a homemade mix
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Ketchup homemade tomato sauce is an alternative
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar coconut sugar can be used as a substitute
  • 1/2 cup Port Wine a sweet red wine can be used as a substitute
  • 1 cup Fresh Cranberries (optional) can be replaced with pomegranate arils

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Saucepan
  • slow cooker
  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef chuck, evaporated milk, dry breadcrumbs, Worcestershire sauce, and onion soup mix. Mix thoroughly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  2. Adjust your oven rack to the top position and preheat the broiler to high. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and shape the meatball mixture into approximately 36 small meatballs.
  3. Broil the meatballs for 2–3 minutes on one side, then flip and broil for another 2–3 minutes until golden brown.
  4. In a medium saucepan, combine ketchup, brown sugar, port wine, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook over medium heat until smooth and bubbling, about 5 minutes.
  5. Cook the meatballs either in a slow cooker on HIGH for 1 hour or in a Dutch oven with the sauce for 30-40 minutes on medium-low heat.
  6. Serve the meatballs hot, as an appetizer or over fluffy rice or creamy mashed potatoes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gIron: 1mg

Notes

These meatballs can be prepped in advance and stored in the fridge for up to two days or frozen for up to three months.

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