TAILGATE MEATBALLS
These tasty, slow cooked, cocktail meatballs simmered in cranberry sauce will disappear quickly from anyone's holiday party.
Provided by CHEF GRPA
Categories Meat
Time 1h50m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350*F. (175*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.
- My Update Note: I have been making these meatballs for 30 years or more. I however use cornflakes crumbs instead of bread crumbs. I also put 1/3 cup parsley; I use 1/4 cup ketchup instead of water and 1 teaspoons soy sauce. Just a thought from an old chef.
- Sometime I used frozen meatballs. Most jellied cranberry sauce come in 16 oz cans so if you decide to use the whole can you'll need to double all the other ingredients. Typical chili sauce comes in 12oz. bottle so you'll need two bottles if you use the full can of cranberry. Hope this helps your shopping.
- I have made these numerous times and am ashamed to admit I'm just now reviewing them. Wonderful addition to the regular grape jelly recipes out there with great meatballs -- Based on experience and personal preference with these cocktail meatballs I offer the following suggestions: 1.) Add one packet of Lipton onion soup mix to the meatball mixture if you do not have time to mince or grate the onion. 2.) Bake meatballs over a drip pan to reduce the fat before adding to the sauce. 3.) If using frozen meatballs ENSURE you DO NOT use Italian meatballs as this upsets the balance of the meatballs and sauce (yuck)! 3.) Make the sauce the day before to let the flavors marry - I can't stress what a difference this makes! This recipe gets better the next day. 4.) The Heinz sauce in the round bottle seems to be the best chili sauce for this mixture. Reviewers: I seriously dislike people that rate a recipe based on the changes they have made to the original. I want to state that I rated this recipe on the recipe Lara submitted. The changes I suggested were based on my family's personal preference.
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C Liam
[email protected]These meatballs are the perfect size for an appetizer or a main course. They're also really easy to make.
juan carlos diaz
[email protected]These meatballs were a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would use less salt next time.
Sumayo Maslax
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out perfect. They were so moist and flavorful.
Aminata Waggeh
[email protected]These meatballs were a little bland for my taste. I think I would add more spices next time.
anurup debnath
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but these were really good. I would definitely make them again.
Pendu Larka
[email protected]These meatballs are a great appetizer or main course. They're also perfect for a potluck.
Johanna Rooi
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in these meatballs. The sweet and sour sauce is perfect.
Alex Percival
[email protected]These meatballs were easy to make and they turned out great. I will definitely be making them again.
Yohanna Morales-Cortes
[email protected]I've tried many meatball recipes, but this one is by far the best. The meatballs are so flavorful and juicy.
Mailk Faraz
[email protected]These meatballs were delicious! I made them for a party and they were gone in minutes.
Oggy Gaming
[email protected]I found that these meatballs were a bit dry. I think I would add more sauce next time.
Mark Appiah
[email protected]These meatballs were a little too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them.
Ainebyoona Victor
[email protected]I love that these meatballs can be made in the oven or the slow cooker. It makes them a great option for busy weeknights.
Malik nawaz
[email protected]These meatballs are the perfect party food. They're easy to make ahead of time and they can be served hot or cold.
Bro Detpol
[email protected]I've made these meatballs several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so moist and flavorful.
Eagle Baloch
[email protected]These meatballs were a hit at my last tailgate party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.