Best Festive Cocktail Meatballs Recipes

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FESTIVE COCKTAIL MEATBALLS



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Each year the policemen, and firefighters have a meatball contest to where they have a contest for the best tasting meatballs. One of the police officers whom I have known for a long time that I went to school with was nice enough to let me share his recipe. Enjoy !

Provided by weekend cooker

Categories     Meat

Time 33m

Yield 12 appetizers1, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

for the meatballs
2 lbs ground beef
1/3 cup ketchup
3 teaspoons dry breadcrumbs
1 egg, beaten
2 teaspoons onion flakes
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup ketchup
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Combine all the meatball ingredients in a large bowl, and mix well.
  • Shape into 1 inch meatballs, and place on a jelly roll pan.
  • Bake at 18 minutes or until brown.
  • Combine the sauce ingredients, heat over stove until heated through, or slightly bubbling.
  • Let cool for 3-5 minutes, and pour over meatballs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 565.3, Fat 23.8, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 133.8, Sodium 1635.6, Carbohydrate 56.6, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 51.7, Protein 32.8

COCKTAIL MEATBALLS



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These tasty meatballs will disappear quickly from anyone's holiday party. My mom makes them every year for New Years Eve, and now so do I. These do very well in a slow cooker, as you can simmer them before serving, as well as keep them hot for the duration of your party.

Provided by Lara

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Meatball Appetizer Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound lean ground beef
1 egg
2 tablespoons water
½ cup bread crumbs
3 tablespoons minced onion
1 (8 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
¾ cup chili sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, egg, water, bread crumbs, and minced onion. Roll into small meatballs.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, turning once.
  • In a slow cooker or large saucepan over low heat, blend the cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, and lemon juice. Add meatballs, and simmer for 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Cholesterol 52.7 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 84.9 mg, Sugar 10.3 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.

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