Mini Merry Meatballs – Paired with a cranberry barbecue sauce, these savory appetizers are bursting with flavor and Christmas Party appeal. #MeatBalls #MerryMeatBalls #MiniMerryMeatballs
Course Appetizer, Snacks
Keyword Christmas, Meatballs, Mini Merry Meatballs
Servings 24Servings
Ingredients
1/2poundground beef brisket
1/4poundground beef ribeye steak boneless
1/4poundground beef80 percent lean
1cupseasoned stuffing mix
1eggbeaten
3tablespoonswater
1teaspoonminced garlic
1/4teaspoonsalt
1/8teaspoonpepper
Cranberry Barbecue Sauce
2teaspoonsvegetable oil
1/2cupchopped white onion
1tablespoonminced garlic
21/2cupsfresh cranberries
1/2cuporange juice
1/2cupwater
1/3cupketchup
1/4cuplight brown sugar
2tablespoonscider vinegar
2tablespoonsmolasses
1/2teaspoonground red pepper
Salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400° F. Combine brisket, ribeye, ground beef, stuffing mix, egg, water, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 24 11/2-inch meatballs. Place on a rack in a broiler pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until the internal temperature reads 160° F.
Meanwhile, prepare the Cranberry Barbecue Sauce. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes, or until tender, but not brown. Add remaining ingredients, stirring to combine. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until cranberries burst and the mixture has been reduced to a thick consistency, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Transfer mixture to blender container. Cover, allowing steam to escape. Process until smooth. Season with salt, as desired.
Serve meatballs with the cranberry barbecue sauce.