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Surprise Cocktail Meatballs
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Ready In: 55 Minutes
Servings: 8
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.
By RecipeOfHealth.com