Cocktail Meatballs Recipe

Name: Cocktail Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds ground chuck; 1/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs; 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 3/4 cup tomato juice; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 medium-size yellow onions, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups), divided; Vegetable cooking spray; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups beef broth; 1/2 cup dry red wine; 2 tablespoons light brown sugar; 2 tablespoons ketchup; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 3 gingersnaps, crumbled (about 3 Tbsp.)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds ground chuck
1/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
2 garlic cloves, crushed
3/4 cup tomato juice
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 medium-size yellow onions, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups), divided
Vegetable cooking spray
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups beef broth
1/2 cup dry red wine
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
3 gingersnaps, crumbled (about 3 Tbsp.)

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Preheat oven to 450u00b0. Gently stir together ground chuck, next 6 ingredients, and 3/4 cup chopped onions. Shape into 1-inch balls; place in a lightly greased (with cooking spray) 9- x 13-inch baking dish. Bake 20 minutes. Remove from oven, and drain off excess fat.
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Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add remaining onions, and saute 4 to 6 minutes or until tender. Whisk in flour; cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Gradually whisk in beef broth, and cook, whisking constantly, until smooth. Stir in wine and next 4 ingredients. Reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring often, 15 minutes. Add meatballs, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.
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We tested with Swanson 100% Natural 50% Less Sodium Beef Broth.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds ground chuck, 1/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs, 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish, 2 garlic cloves, crushed, and more.

Yes, Cocktail Meatballs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cocktail Meatballs

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