Surprise Cocktail Meatballs |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This is an adaption of a recipe that I once found online, but have been unable to find it again. Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef |
1 lb ground pork |
1/2 cup breadcrumbs |
1/4 cup finely chopped onion |
2 tablespoons minced parsley |
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon black pepper |
1/8 teaspoon ground sage |
1 large egg white (lightly beaten) |
40 chestnuts or 40 pecan halves (optional) or 40 pieces cheese (optional) |
1 cup apple juice |
2/3 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar |
1/2 cup red wine |
8 tablespoons cornstarch |
2 tablespoons lower sodium soy sauce |
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Mix the beef, pork breadcrumbs, onion, parsley, marjoram, salt, sage, pepper, and egg white in a large bowl.
3. Divide into about 40 pieces.
4. Wrap each piece around the desired surprise . (optional).
5. Place the meatballs in a baking pan and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the meatballs are no longer pink.
6. Whisk together the apple juice, brown sugar, wine, corn starch, soy sauce and garlic poweder.
7. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes until thickened (stirring often).
8. Drain meatballs.
9. Place meatballs and sauce in a crockpot and simmer.
10. Serve with cocktail forks or toothpicks.
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