Saucy Cherry Meatballs Recipes

MEATBALLS IN CHERRY SAUCE APPETIZERS

Steps:

• FOR THE MEATBALLS: Prepare sauce and set aside.
• Mix meat ingredients well and shape into 3 dozen small balls. Brown slowly in skillet without added fat. Drain well, add to sauce and simmer gently about 10 minutes. Serve hot with cocktail picks.
• FOR THE CHERRY SAUCE: Drain cherries from a 1 pound can or from a 1 pound jar and put syrup in large saucepan. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Cut cherries in half and add to mixture. Cook, stirring, until clear and slightly thickened.
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MEATBALLS IN CHERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Add beef and pork; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake 11-13 minutes or until cooked through. Drain on paper towels., In a large saucepan, combine sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Add meatballs; heat through, stirring gently.

HOT AND CHEESY BAKED MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Add the arrabbiata sauce to a 12-inch cast-iron skillet and top with the peppers. Add the meatballs, then bake until the meatballs are cooked through, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove the meatballs from the oven, then turn the oven to the broiler setting.
• Sprinkle the crushed red pepper flakes over the meatballs, then lay a slice of mozzarella over the top of each meatball. Place under the broiler for 3 to 4 minutes to melt the cheese, watching closely so that nothing burns. Scatter over the torn basil.
• Serve with crusty bread and a dressed salad.

SAUCY CHERRY MEATBALLS

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.

SAUCY CHERRY MEATBALLS

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 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan with foil; place meatballs in pan. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 10 minutes or until meat is no longer pink; 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.

SAUCY MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Combine meat, Parmesan, bread rumbs, milk, and egg.
• Make into about 20 meatballs, using a rounded tablespoon for each.
• Brown and drain.
• Sprinkle with flour.
• Stir gently to coat meatballs.
• Combine tomatoes, Heinz 57, sugar, and salt.
• Pour over meatballs.
• Simmer uncovered for about 25 minutes.
• Stir occasionally.
• Serve over noodles, rice, or pasta of your choice.

SAUCY CHERRY MEATBALLS

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 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan with foil; place meatballs in pan. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 10 minutes or until meat is no longer pink; 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.

MEATBALLS IN SOUR CHERRY SAUCE (KABAB KARAZ)

Steps:

• Make the meatballs: Mix the lamb, salt and spice mixture (or allspice) and shape into small balls, the size of large marbles. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the meatballs just until lightly browned. Remove from pan with a slotted spoon and set aside.
• Put the cherries, sugar and pomegranate molasses in a pot large enough to eventually hold the meatballs and bring to a bubble over medium heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and, stirring occasionally, simmer for 15 to 25 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened. Add the meatballs and simmer for another 15 minutes, until tender.
• Assemble the dish: Arrange the pita bread triangles all over a serving platter, coarse side up, making sure the pointed ends are nicely arranged on the outside. Drizzle the melted butter all over the bread. Spoon the meat and sauce over the bread. Sprinkle the chopped parsley all over, then the toasted pine nuts. Serve immediately.

SWEET CHERRY-STEWED MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Combine beef, pine nuts and 1/2 teaspoon allspice. Season with salt. Form into balls or 2-inch long ovals about an inch thick. You should be able to make 12 to 16.
• In a shallow 3-quart saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons oil. Sauté meatballs over medium heat, turning, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Remove from pan.
• Add onions and sauté over medium-low heat until softened. Add tamarind, lemon juice, sugar, remaining allspice, 1 cup water or beef stock and wine or grape juice. Bring to a simmer. Season to taste with salt. Add cherries and meatballs, partly cover and simmer about 1 hour. Sauce should have thickened. Check seasoning.
• To serve, spoon over a bed of rice or onto split rounds of warmed pita. Sprinkle with scallions.