COCKTAIL MEATBALLS

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I have been making these meatballs for years, and have never ever seen another recipe even closely resembling it. Everyone begs for the recipe, and there are never any leftover after a party. You must use the port wine. It is available near the sherry and dessert wines in the wine section of the grocery store. Buy the...

Provided by Jennifer McLemore

Categories     Meat Appetizers

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 lb ground beef- 90/10
1 large sweet ( vidalia) onion- chopped finely
1 c pepperidge farm herb stuffing
1 c milk
SAUCE
4 Tbsp worchester sauce
4 Tbsp vinegar
1 c port wine (red)- do not omit this ingredient!
1 c ketchup
1/2 c sugar
scant hot sauce to taste (optional)- just a couple of drops.- try without first.

Steps:

  • 1. Mix meat, onions, stuffing and milk. Roll into 1 inch balls.
  • 2. Place on baking pan with rack underneath if available. If not, OK to bake in a glass or metal dish and drain when removed from oven
  • 3. Bake at 350 degrees for approx 45 mins. Drain fat.
  • 4. While meatballs are baking mix all ingredients for the sauce in a large pot on the stove. Bring to a boil. When meatballs are done, add to the sauce. Sauce will be thin, but will thicken with time. No need to continue boiling, but you can certainly keep warm on the stove, just stir to prevent sticking.
  • 5. I generally serve these in a chafing dish or small crockpot with toothpicks. You can make them ahead of time, and even freeze for those unexpected guests that might pop in around the holidays! It is hard to say how many it will serve. Men seem to go crazy over these! I usually always double the recipe, as my kids love them as leftovers for a snack!

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