SAUCY CHERRY MEATBALLS

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Water chestnuts lend a crunch to these moist ground beef and pork sausage meatballs. The baked bites are glazed with a sweet sauce made with cherry pie filling. "They're perfect for potlucks or parties," notes Marina Castle-Henry of Burbank, California.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon soy sauce
7 slices bread, crusts removed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 pound bulk pork sausage
1 can (8 ounces) water chestnuts, drained and chopped
CHERRY SAUCE:
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
1/3 cup apple juice
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup steak sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the milk, soy sauce, bread cubes, garlic salt and onion powder. Crumble beef and sausage over mixture and mix well. Stir in water chestnuts. Shape into 1-in. balls. , Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with foil; place meatballs in pan. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 10 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°; drain., In a large skillet, combine the sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened. Add meatballs; cook and stir until heated through.

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Mule Jo
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I made these meatballs for my family and they were a big hit! The meatballs were moist and tender, and the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.


California Dube
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These meatballs were amazing! The sauce was tangy and sweet, and the meatballs were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this recipe again.


Robert Horning
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but these meatballs turned out dry and bland. I'm going to try a different recipe next time.


Matthew Bagby
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These meatballs were easy to make and turned out great! I served them over mashed potatoes and they were a hit with my kids.


Alberto Perez
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. The meatballs are always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend it!


Aya Awad
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These meatballs were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I'll try using less sugar next time.


Patrick Essel Junior
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I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but these were really good! The sauce was flavorful and the meatballs were cooked perfectly.


Marie Butler
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These meatballs were a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I'll try adding some more moisture to the meatballs next time.


Mustard the first
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I'm giving this recipe 5 stars because it was so easy to make and the meatballs were delicious! I served them over spaghetti and they were a hit with my family.


Manojshrestha Manojshrestha
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These meatballs were okay, but I've had better. The sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste.


MGL Gaval
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I made these meatballs for my family and they were a big hit! The meatballs were moist and tender, and the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.


Aman Bishowkarma
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These meatballs were a snap to make and tasted amazing! I'll definitely be making them again.


Edward Eddie
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I'm not a fan of cherries, but these meatballs were still really good. The sauce was tangy and flavorful, and the meatballs were cooked perfectly.


mohamed amine (A7med RPGamers)
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I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out dry and bland. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Milady Torres
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These meatballs were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my husband loved them.


vasile coalaru
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. The meatballs are always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious.


Ben Thomas
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These meatballs were easy to make and turned out great! I served them over mashed potatoes and they were a hit with my kids.


Alam Roy
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I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but these were really good! The sauce was flavorful and the meatballs were moist and tender.


John Klunk
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I made these meatballs for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. The sauce was especially delicious.


Jolie Janckenz
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These cherry meatballs were a hit with my family! The sauce was tangy and sweet, and the meatballs were cooked perfectly. We'll definitely be making this recipe again.


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