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Cocktail Meatballs Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1-1/2 lb. ground chuck
1/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
2 tsp. prepared horseradish
2 garlic cloves, crushed
3/4 cup tomato juice
2 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
2 medium size yellow onions, chopped (about 1-1/2 cups), divided
Vegetable cooking spray
2 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. all purpose flour
1-1/2 cups beef broth
1/2 cup dry red wine
2 Tbsp. light brown sugar
2 Tbsp. ketchup
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
3 gingersnaps, crumbled (about 3 Tbsp.)
Directions:
Directions:
Preheat oven to 450º. 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) 9x13 inch baking dish. Bake 20 minutes. Remove from oven, and drain off excess fat.

Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add remaining onions, and saute 4-6 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 minute.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4 doz.
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
1 hour

 

 

 

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