Sweet and Spicy Cranberry Cocktail Meatballs Recipe
Sweet and Spicy Cranberry Cocktail Meatballs Recipe - An update on a classic party favorite, these sweet and spicy cocktail meatballs are always a hit!
Preheat the oven to 325º F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil, arrange a wire rack onto the lined baking sheet, spray the wire rack well with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
Mix together ground beef, onion, egg, milk, salt, pepper, bread crumb, and Worcestershire sauce in a medium mixing bowl until well combined. Scoop the mixture into about tablespoon sized balls and roll firmly between palms of hand to form meatballs. Place onto the wire rack lined baking sheet.
Once all of the meatballs are formed, bake until the meatballs are cooked through, about 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine all of the ingredients for the sauce in a large skillet set over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened, about 10 minutes.
Arrange the cooked meatballs in a slow cooker and pour the thickened sauce over the meatballs. Gently stir the meatballs to coat with the sauce. Secure the lid on the slow cooker and set on low setting to keep warm as serving.
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How to Make Ahead, Store and Freeze Cocktail Meatballs
To make ahead: Prepare meatballs and sauce as instructed. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Remove from the refrigerator, reheat and serve.To freeze: Prepare meatballs and store them in freezer-safe bags in the freezer for recipes such as this. You then just add the frozen meatballs to the heated sauce and cook until warmed throughout in the skillet or the slow cooker.