SAUCY CHERRY MEATBALLS

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Water chestnuts lend a crunch to these moist ground beef and pork sausage meatballs. The baked bites are glazed with a sweet sauce made with cherry pie filling. "They're perfect for potlucks or parties," notes Marina Castle-Henry of Burbank, California.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon soy sauce
7 slices bread, crusts removed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 pound bulk pork sausage
1 can (8 ounces) water chestnuts, drained and chopped
CHERRY SAUCE:
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
1/3 cup apple juice
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup steak sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the milk, soy sauce, bread cubes, garlic salt and onion powder. Crumble beef and sausage over mixture and mix well. Stir in water chestnuts. Shape into 1-in. balls. , Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with foil; place meatballs in pan. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 10 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°; drain., In a large skillet, combine the sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened. Add meatballs; cook and stir until heated through.

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Tracy Burns
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I highly recommend this recipe.


AH RIJON KHAN
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These meatballs were delicious!


Mr LaH√úrEy
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I will definitely be making these meatballs again.


Zahid khqn
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These meatballs were a hit at my party!


Sattiwaqar123 Sattiwaqar123
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I loved the combination of the sweet and sour sauce.


LoomRoger Sargent
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These meatballs were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Doris Ayebare
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I'm not a fan of cherries, but these meatballs were still really good.


Chinyere Adishi
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These meatballs were really easy to make and they turned out great!


MeRlihse K Isiel
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The meatballs were a little dry, but the sauce was delicious.


OP MEHEDI
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I loved the sauce on these meatballs! It was so flavorful and tangy.


foysal Hosen99o
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These meatballs were amazing! I will definitely be making them again.


Adeke Jalia
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I thought these meatballs were just okay. The sauce was a little bland and the meatballs were a little dry.


Agbaje Precious
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These meatballs were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Beki Jones
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I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but these were really good! The sauce was flavorful and the meatballs were moist and tender.


Teofilo Aviles
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These meatballs are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love the combination of the sweet and sour sauce.


worlds best stuff
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I made these meatballs for dinner last night and they were delicious! The sauce was perfect and the meatballs were cooked perfectly.


Webster Hamainza
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These meatballs were a hit at my last party! The sauce is so flavorful and the meatballs are so tender. I will definitely be making these again.