Indulge in a culinary journey with our tantalizing ham meatballs nestled in a rich, sweet-savory brown sugar sauce. These delectable morsels are crafted with ground ham, seasoned to perfection and formed into tender meatballs, then lovingly simmered in a luscious sauce made from brown sugar, ketchup, mustard, and a hint of Worcestershire sauce. The result is a symphony of flavors that will dance on your palate. But that's not all! We also have a vegetarian variation of these meatballs, made with a blend of lentils, vegetables, and herbs, offering a hearty and flavorful alternative. And for those with a sweet tooth, our pineapple-glazed ham meatballs are a tropical delight, featuring succulent meatballs coated in a tangy and sweet pineapple glaze. Whichever recipe you choose, you're in for a culinary treat that will leave you craving for more.
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HAM MEATBALLS IN BROWN SUGAR SAUCE
Make and share this Ham Meatballs in Brown Sugar Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Charmie777
Categories Ham
Time 1h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the pork ham, eggs, milk and cereal. Mix well.
- Shape into 1-1/2 inch to 2 inch meatballs.
- Place in a greast 13x9 baking dish.
- In a saucepan, combine remaining ingredients.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered for 4 minutes.
- Pour over meatballs.
- Bake, uncovered, at 350º for 60-70 minutes or until browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 496.1, Fat 24.1, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 143.9, Sodium 107.1, Carbohydrate 41.7, Sugar 40.1, Protein 27.2
HAM BALLS WITH BROWN SUGAR GLAZE
These smoky-sweet meatballs are a Pennsylvania Dutch specialty. I like setting them out when folks come to visit. -Janet Zeger, Middletown, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers Dinner
Time 1h
Yield about 6 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Pulse ham in batches in a food processor until finely ground. Combine with the next 7 ingredients just until mixed. Shape into 1-in. balls; place in a single layer on greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans., For glaze, cook and stir all ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Spoon over ham balls. Bake until ham balls are just beginning to brown, 30-35 minutes, rotating pans and carefully stirring halfway through. Gently toss in glaze. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 52 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 113mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
HAM BALLS
Ham Balls With a Brown Sugar Glaze is a family favorite recipe that can be made with leftover ham.
Provided by Liz Kelsay
Categories Main Main Course Main Dish
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium bowl soak bread in milk for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in eggs.
- Add meat and mix together.
- Shape into balls and place in a greased 9 x 13 inch pan.
- In a bowl mix together glaze ingredients.
- Pour sauce over ham balls.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 2 hours.
- Baste occasionally with sauce.
HAM BALLS
Ham Balls are a classic midwestern meatball recipe. Ground ham and ground beef are mixed together with graham crackers and topped with a tomato brown sugar sauce.
Provided by Susie Weinrich
Categories Dinner
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°
- Combine the meatball ingredients. In a large bowl lightly combine the 1 lb ground ham, 1 lb ground beef, 1 cup graham cracker crumbs, 3/4 cup milk, and 1 egg. Make large meatballs. Form the mixture into large meatballs, about 1/3 cup in size each. Place into a 9x13 baking dish. You will have about 12-15 meatballs.
- Whisk together the sauce ingredients & pour over meatballs. In another bowl whisk together the can of condensed tomato soup, 1 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup white vinegar, and 1 tsp dry mustard. Pour the sauce over the meatballs.
- Bake 1 hour. Bake in the oven, uncovered, for 1 hour, basting the tops of the ham balls with the sauce once or twice during cooking.
- Cool & eat! Let the meatballs cool for about 5-10 minutes and then serve with mashed or baked potatoes and veggies.
BROWN SUGAR-GLAZED MEATBALLS
I modeled these sweet-spicy pork-and-shrimp meatballs after the filling in Asian wontons. They're a family favorite, whether I serve them alone as an appetizer or over hot cooked rice as a main dish. -Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 50m
Yield 3-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the first 12 ingredients. Add pork; mix lightly but thoroughly. With wet hands, shape mixture into 1-in. balls., Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake 14-17 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through. Drain on paper towels., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, mix glaze ingredients. Add meatballs; cook over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until meatballs are glazed and heated through, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 59 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 112mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.
Tips:
- Choose fresh ground ham for the best flavor. You can also use a combination of ground ham and ground pork.
- Do not overmix the meatball mixture, as this will make the meatballs tough.
- Use a large skillet or Dutch oven to brown the meatballs, so that they have plenty of room to cook evenly.
- Make sure the brown sugar sauce is simmering before adding the meatballs, so that the sugar does not burn.
- Cook the meatballs in the sauce for at least 15 minutes, or until they are cooked through.
- Serve the meatballs with mashed potatoes, rice, or your favorite pasta.
Conclusion:
These ham meatballs with brown sugar sauce are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. They are also a great way to use up leftover ham. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.
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