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Easy Christmas Meatballs

Christmas Meatballs
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Whip up easy Christmas Meatballs This quick holiday appetizer is familyapproved and tested in my Texas kitchen My kids love this comfort food Get the recipe

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 (12-ounce) bottle chili sauce
  • 1 (10-ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
  • 1/2 cup grape jelly
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix gently with your hands until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, or the meatballs will be tough.
  • Roll the meat mixture into 1-inch meatballs. I like to use a small cookie scoop to ensure they are all uniform in size. This helps them cook evenly.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs in batches, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides. You don’t need to cook them through at this point, just get a nice color on them. Set aside.
  • In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until softened and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes. This step adds a depth of flavor to the sauce.
  • Stir in the chili sauce, jellied cranberry sauce, grape jelly, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, and cloves. Bring to a simmer, stirring until the cranberry sauce and grape jelly are melted and the sauce is smooth.
  • Add the browned meatballs to the sauce. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 1 hour, or up to 2 hours, stirring occasionally. The longer they simmer, the more flavorful they become. Make sure to stir gently so the meatballs don’t fall apart.
  • Serve the Christmas meatballs warm, garnished with fresh parsley if desired. They are delicious as an appetizer or as a main course served over rice or mashed potatoes.

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