Best Crazy Holiday Meatballs Recipes

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HOLIDAY APPETIZER MEATBALLS



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These beefy meatballs are a perennial favorite at our holiday parties. You won't believe how easy these holiday appetizers are to make. -Pat Waymire, Yellow Springs, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h5m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
1/4 cup 2% milk
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 pound ground beef
SAUCE:
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. , In a large skillet over medium heat, brown meatballs; drain. Place in a 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Combine the sauce ingredients. Pour over meatballs. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until meatballs are no longer pink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 245mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CRAZY HOLIDAY MEATBALLS



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This recipe is so easy and tasty. Kids love them. I make these around the holidays and people rave. I hate to tell them how crazy easy they are. If you don't have access to Hormel Chili no beans. It is just canned chli with no beans. Any brand would do. I sometimes use strawberry jelly.

Provided by aronsinvest

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 , 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 lbs meatballs, frozen precooked
12 ounces grapy jelly
2 (15 ounce) cans hormel chili, no beans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place frozen meatballs on a cookie sheet and bake for approximately 20 minutes.
  • In a sauce pan put jelly and chili and warm over low heat. Continue to stir to blend.
  • Place meatballs in a crock pot on low and pour the heated jelly - chili over meatballs.
  • Leave them heat for approx 60 minutes.
  • The meatballs can simmer in crockpot as long as you want.

HOLIDAY BUFFET MEATBALLS



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I received this recipe from a dear neighbor many years ago. The meatballs are very good and easy to make and the sauce ingredients are items that you would normally have on hand. If you have the meatballs, you can whip up this appetizer in a snap.

Provided by SAXEYGIRL

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Meatball Appetizer Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (38 ounce) package frozen cooked meatballs, thawed
1 cup ketchup
¾ cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon dry mustard
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 beef bouillon cube

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C). Place meatballs in a casserole dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven until warmed through, about 10 minutes.
  • Combine ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, cloves, garlic salt, and beef bouillon cube in a saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring often. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Pour sauce over meatballs; cover dish with aluminum foil.
  • Continue baking in oven until meatballs are hot, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.4 calories, Carbohydrate 24.6 g, Cholesterol 74.5 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 15.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 574.3 mg, Sugar 18.1 g

CHRISTMAS MEATBALLS



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Cranberry sauce and brown sugar create a tangy glaze for moist meatballs that are good Christmas appetizers or Christmas dinner ideas. We love them so much, I prepare them year-round. -Joyce Bentley, Redlands, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 envelope onion soup mix
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 cup chopped dried cranberries
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
SAUCE:
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
3/4 cup ketchup
1/2 cup beef broth
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 teaspoons cider vinegar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine first five ingredients. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-in. balls., Place a third of the meatballs on a microwave-safe plate. Cover with waxed paper; microwave on high until cooked through, 2-3 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Repeat twice with remaining meatballs., In a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish, mix sauce ingredients. Microwave, covered, on high until heated through, 3-4 minutes, stirring halfway. Gently stir in meatballs. Microwave, covered, on high until heated through, 1-2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 190mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

HOLIDAY MEATBALLS



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This is a quick and easy meatball recipe that will be great for any party - holiday, tailgate, game night... so many options. I used apple jelly and apple juice. I loved the flavors of the sweet apple combined with tangy chili sauce. Between the chili sauce and few dashes of hot sauce, this gives the sauce a little spice but not...

Provided by Edith Kehoe

Categories     Meat Appetizers

Time 4h15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 bottle chili sauce, 12 oz.
1 jar(s) orange marmalade or apple jelly, 18 oz.
1 c orange juice or apple juice
2 dash(es) hot sauce, eg Frank's tabasco, etc
1 bag(s) meatballs, frozen (approx. 60), 2 lb bag

Steps:

  • 1. Combine chili sauce, preferred jam, juice, and hot sauce in large slow cooker. There will be lumps, but not to worry they will disappear as the sauce cooks.
  • 2. Add frozen meatballs to slow cooker. Cover.
  • 3. Cook on low for 6 hours. Stir occasionally. Serve.
  • 4. I sometimes increase the hot sauce, depending on the crowd. Can also be made in the oven. Cook at 325 for 90 minutes.

HOLIDAY MEATBALLS



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These meatballs are always popular. They can be made a day ahead and reheated. I use currant jelly but they are usually made with grape jelly.

Provided by Kitchen Quarterback

Categories     Meat

Time 6h15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups chili sauce
1 cup currant jelly
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 lb lean ground beef
1 egg, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a crock pot, combine the chili sauce, jelly, and mustard; cover and cook on HIGH while preparing meatballs.
  • In a large bowl, combine beef, egg, bread crumbs, salt and pepper; mix thoroughly; shape into 30 mini meatballs.
  • Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lightly coated with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Bake at 400 for 15-20 minutes; drain well.
  • Add the meatballs to the sauce, stir to coat.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 5 to 7 hours.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.7, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 63.3, Sodium 921.2, Carbohydrate 41.5, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 27.1, Protein 13.9

CRAZY MEATBALLS



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Make and share this Crazy Meatballs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SilentCricket

Categories     Meat

Time 2h30m

Yield 1 9x13 pan of meatballs, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lbs ground beef
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 package dry onion soup mix
1 bottle chili sauce
1 cup cranberry sauce
1 can sauerkraut, drained (average size can)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup water

Steps:

  • In large bowl, mix ground beef, bread crumbs, and onion soup mix.
  • Form into meatballs.
  • Place in 9x13" pan.
  • In saucepan, combine chili sauce, cranberry sauce, sauerkraut, brown sugar and water.
  • Simmer over low heat till mixed.
  • Pour over meatballs.
  • Bake at 325 for 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 28.9, Sodium 258.6, Carbohydrate 60.2, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 53.5, Protein 9.2

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