Meatballs in Cherry Sauce
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Bake: 15 min.
YIELD: about 3-1/2 dozen.
A ruby-red cherry glaze made with pie filling gives homemade meatballs festive color for a Christmas get-together. Everyone will love the zesty, sweet-tart flavors, too.—Rita Chabot-Schultz, Ballwin, Missouri
Ingredients
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1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
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1 small onion, chopped
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1 large egg, lightly beaten
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
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1 pound ground pork
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SAUCE:
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1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
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1/3 cup sherry or chicken broth
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1/3 cup cider vinegar
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1/4 cup steak sauce
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
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1 teaspoon honey
Directions
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1.
Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Add beef and pork; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake 11-13 minutes or until cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
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2.
In a large saucepan, combine sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Add meatballs; heat through, stirring gently.
Nutrition Facts
1 meatball: 76 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 169mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 lean meat, 1/2 starch.
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