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Italian Merry Meatballs
Italian Merry Meatballs
Makes
10 - 12 servings
Prep Time
10 - 20 minutes
Cook Time
15 - 30 minutes
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Ingredients:
Ground Beef
Italian Ground Turkey
Seasoned Stuffing Mix
Eggs, slightly beaten
Water
Minced Garlic
Salt
Pepper
Cranberry Barbecue Sauce:
Olive Oil
Chopped White Onion
Minced Garlic
Fresh Cranberries
Orange Juice
Water
Ketchup
Light Brown Sugar
Cider Vinegar
Molasses
Ground Red Pepper (optional)
Additional Items:
• Large Bowl
• Medium Sauce Pan
• Toothpicks, for serving
Directions:
Preheat grill to 400°F.
In a large bowl, combine Italian ground turkey, ground beef, stuffing mix, eggs, water, garlic, salt and pepper. Mix lightly but thoroughly.
Shape into 24 1-inch meatballs.
Place meatballs direct on warming rack (top rack). Note: If warming rack is not available, set meatballs for indirect grilling.
Grill for 18 to 20 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
Meanwhile, prepare Cranberry Barbecue Sauce:
On the grill's side burner, heat oil in medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add onion and garlic; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until tender, but not brown.
Add remaining sauce ingredients, stirring to combine.
Bring to boil; then reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes or until cranberries burst and mixture has reduced to thick consistency. Stirring occasionally.
Remove sauce from heat; cool slightly.
Transfer mixture to blender container. Cover, allowing steam to escape. Process until smooth.
Season with salt, as desired.
Remove meatballs from the grill.
Serve meatballs with barbecue sauce.
Enjoy!
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