Best 6 Grandmas Christmas Meatballs Recipes
Christmas is a time for family, friends, and delicious food. And what could be more comforting and festive than a plate of Grandma's Christmas meatballs? These bite-sized morsels of savory goodness are a staple of many holiday tables, and there's no doubt that they'll be a hit at your next gathering. With their tender texture, flavorful sauce, and heartwarming memories, Grandma's Christmas meatballs are sure to bring a smile to everyone's face. Whether you're a seasoned chef or new to the kitchen, this simple and easy-to-follow recipe will guide you through the process of creating these classic holiday treats. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's get started on making Grandma's Christmas meatballs!
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
CHRISTMAS MEATBALLS
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
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.
GRANDMA'S CHRISTMAS MEATBALLS
I get raves every time I make this recipe!
Provided by dana
Categories Main Dish Recipes Meatball Recipes
Time 2h26m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix ground chuck, evaporated milk, onion soup mix, bread crumbs, and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce together in a bowl. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Form approximately 40 small meatballs and place on a baking sheet.
- Set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
- Broil meatballs until just browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn meatballs over and continue broiling until browned on other side, about 2 minutes more.
- Transfer meatballs to a slow cooker.
- Combine ketchup, brown sugar, port wine, and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir until dissolved, about 2 minutes. Pour over the meatballs in the slow cooker. Cook on High until meatballs are no longer pink in the middle and the sauce is thick, at least 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.8 calories, Carbohydrate 21.8 g, Cholesterol 60.5 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 16.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 600.2 mg, Sugar 18.6 g
GRANDMA MARONIS MEATBALLS 100 YEAR OLD RECIPE
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 50m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with olive oil cooking spray.
- Mix all ingredients thoroughly in large bowl. If mixture seems a little loose add more bread crumbs.
- Roll meatballs loosely about the size of a golf ball and place on baking sheet. Place into preheated oven for approximately 35 to 40 minutes. Enjoy!
GREAT-GRANDMA'S ITALIAN MEATBALLS
My great-grandmother started this easy meatball recipe with our family. We use ground beef and turkey for these meatballs, and the flavor's so good, you won't miss the extra calories. -Audrey Colantino, Winchester, Massachusetts
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. In a small skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Cool slightly., In a large bowl, combine bread crumbs, cheese, eggs, seasonings and onion mixture. Add turkey and beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls., Place meatballs on a rack coated with cooking spray in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until lightly browned and cooked through, 18-22 minutes. If desired, serve with pasta and pasta sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 125mg cholesterol, Sodium 569mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GRANDMA'S BARBECUED COCKTAIL MEATBALLS
As long as I can remember, my Grandma Audrey made these meatballs on Christmas Eve. A few years back, she shared the recipe with me. These are great for any party, but at my house, Christmas Eve just wouldn't be the same without them! These can be made ahead, and just heated when ready to serve.
Provided by canarygirl
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375º.
- Combine all ingredients except bbq sauce in a bowl, and form into smaller sized meatballs.
- Place meatballs on a cookie sheet and bake 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
- (time will depend on size of meatballs).
- When cooked through, remove meatballs from cookie sheet and drain off excess grease.
- Put meatballs and barbecue sauce in a crock pot, and stir to combine.
- Keep on the"keep warm" setting.
GRANDMA'S MEATBALLS
This is an old family recipe. This is super easy to make. Meat ball is large and best to break it up with a fork once served. This never goes to waste.
Provided by fclbruss
Categories Meat
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl mix together the ground beef, bell pepper, rice, salt and pepper.
- Form 6 equally sized meat balls. They will seem large.
- Place in a 3-4qt pot.
- Cover completely with tomato juice.
- Bring to a boil, cover and reduce to simmer.
- Simmer for 1 hour.
- Serve with mashed potatoes and garlic bread sticks.
- Use the tomato juice as gravy. You may add more juice as this will reduce as it cooks.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.7, Fat 23.1, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 102.8, Sodium 1091, Carbohydrate 30.1, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 8.4, Protein 31.9
Tips:
- Use high-quality ground beef for the meatballs. This will result in a more flavorful and tender meatball.
- Do not overmix the meatball mixture. Overmixing can result in tough meatballs.
- Gently roll the meatballs into balls. Do not pack them too tightly, as this can also result in tough meatballs.
- Brown the meatballs in a skillet before adding them to the sauce. This will help to seal in the juices and flavor.
- Use a good quality tomato sauce for the meatballs. A homemade sauce is always best, but a store-bought sauce can also be used.
- Simmer the meatballs in the sauce for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld and the meatballs to become tender.
- Serve the meatballs with your favorite pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Conclusion:
Grandma's Christmas Meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a holiday meal. The meatballs are tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and savory. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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