How to Make Grandma's Christmas Meatballs - A Step-by-Step Guide

Christmas is a time for family, friends, and of course, delicious food. One of my favorite holiday recipes is my Grandma's Christmas Meatballs. These savory and tender meatballs are a staple at our family's holiday gatherings, and they never fail to impress. Packed with flavor and cooked in a rich and tangy sauce, these meatballs are the perfect addition to any Christmas dinner spread. Whether you're hosting a large gathering or simply want to enjoy a festive meal at home, Grandma's Christmas...

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Ingredients

  • 3 pounds ground beef chuck
  • 1 (14 ounce) can evaporated milk
  • ¼ cup dry bread crumbs, or as needed
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, divided
  • 1 (1 ounce) package onion soup mix
  • 2 cups ketchup
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup port wine

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 12

  • Mix ground chuck, evaporated milk, bread crumbs, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, and soup mix together in a bowl until well combined. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Form meat mixture into approximately 36 small meatballs. Place meatballs onto a baking sheet.
  • Broil meatballs in the preheated oven until just browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn meatballs over and broil until browned on the other side, about 2 minutes more. Remove from the oven and transfer meatballs to a slow cooker.
  • Combine ketchup, brown sugar, port wine, and remaining 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir until dissolved, about 2 minutes.
  • Pour sauce over meatballs in the slow cooker. Cook on High until meatballs are no longer pink in the middle and sauce is thick, at least 1 hour or longer if desired. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    506 cal.

    • Total Fat: 33g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 106mg
    • Sodium: 812mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 125mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 564mg