Chrismas Meatballs
December 21, 2024 • 0 comments
3 pounds ground beef chuck
1 (14-ounce) can evaporated milk
1⁄4 cup dry breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, divided
1 (1 ounce) packet onion soup mix
2 cups ketchup
1 cup brown sugar
1⁄2 cup port wine or other sweet red wine
1 cup fresh cranberries, optional
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- Cook Time:
- Servings: 12
Ingredients
- (3 lbs) Ground Beef (Low-Grade)
- (1 (14oz) Can) Evaporated Milk
- (1/4 Cup) Dry Breadcrumbs
- (2 Tablespoons) Worcestershire Sauce
- (1 (1 oz) Packet) Onion Soup Mix
- (2 Cups) Ketchup
- (1 Cup) Brown Sugar
- (1/2 Cup) Port Wine or Sweet Red Wine
- (1 Cup) Fresh Cranberries
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, evaporated milk, breadcrumbs, 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce, and onion soup mix. Stir until the mixture just comes together. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Move the oven rack to the highest level, about 6 inches from the top. Preheat the oven to broil. Line a baking sheet (or two) with parchment paper.
- Portion the meat mixture into approximately 36 small meatballs. Place them on the lined baking sheet(s) with space between each meatball.
- Broil the meatballs for 2-3 minutes until they begin to brown. Turn the meatballs, then broil for another 2 minutes on the other side. Repeat if necessary for multiple trays. Remove from the oven.
- Dutch Oven Method: In the Dutch oven, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, wine, and remaining Worcestershire sauce. Simmer over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until the sugar dissolves and the sauce is smooth. Add the broiled meatballs, cover, and simmer on low heat for 30-40 minutes until the meatballs reach 160°F and the sauce thickens.
- Slow Cooker Method: Combine the ketchup, brown sugar, wine, and remaining Worcestershire sauce in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook for about 2 minutes until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is smooth.
- Transfer the broiled meatballs to a slow cooker, pour the sauce over, and cook on HIGH for 1 hour until the meatballs reach 160°F and the sauce thickens.
- Serving: If using fresh cranberries, stir them in about 5 minutes before serving. Keep the Dutch oven covered on low or turn the slow cooker to LOW until ready to serve. Enjoy!
