MEATBALLS IN PLUM SAUCE

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A tasty sauce made of plum jam and chili sauce coats these moist meatballs beautifully. Make sure these delightful appetizers are on your holiday menus. -Mary Poninski, Whittington, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup milk
1 cup soft bread crumbs
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 pound lean ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
1/2 pound ground veal
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
1/2 cup boiling water
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup plum jam
1/2 cup chili sauce

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, pour milk over bread crumbs; let stand for 10 minutes. Add the egg, Worcestershire sauce, onion, salt, pepper and cloves. Crumble beef, pork and veal over mixture and mix well (mixture will be soft). Shape into 1-in. balls. , In a large skillet, brown meatballs in oil in batches. Drain on paper towels. Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. , In a small bowl, dissolve bouillon in water. Stir flour into pan drippings until blended; add the bouillon mixture, jam and chili sauce. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Pour over meatballs. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30-45 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and sauce is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 105mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Myare Maraweyne
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The meatballs were a bit dry for my taste, but the sauce was delicious. I'll try adding more liquid to the meatballs next time.


Khagendra Khatri
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I've made this several times now and it's always a hit. Thanks for sharing such a great recipe!


Tezu Dove
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Easy to make and absolutely delicious. Definitely a keeper!


Ike Child
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I'm not usually a fan of pork meatballs, but these are an exception. The combination of pork and beef is perfect.


Brian Jones
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Love that this recipe can be made ahead of time. I often make a double batch and freeze half for later.


mason teriele
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Amazing! I serve this with rice and steamed green beans for a healthy weeknight meal.


Jalal Ahmed
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I marinated the meatballs in the plum sauce overnight and they were incredibly tender a flavorful. This easy recipe has become a family favorite.


Hala Makhlouf
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Great go-to for a crowd. I doubled the batch and had enough for a small army.


maria ramirez
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5/5 stars! I made this last weekend and it got rave reviews from my family.


Parince Armani
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Delicious and easy to make. The plum sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Khurram Ali
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I've made these meatballs many times and they always turn out perfectly. Can be dressed up or down for a weeknight meal or a party.