Name: Cocktail Meatballs Recipe
Total time: 1 h
Yield: Makes 4 dozen
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds pounds ground chuck; 1/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs; 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 3/4 cup tomato juice; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 medium-size yellow onions, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups), divided; Vegetable cooking spray; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups beef broth; 1/2 cup dry red wine; 2 tablespoons light brown sugar; 2 tablespoons ketchup; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; gingersnaps, crumbled (about 3 Tbsp.)

Step 1
Preheat oven to 450°. Gently stir together ground chuck, next 6 ingredients, and 3/4 cup chopped onions. Shape into 1-inch balls; place in a lightly greased (with cooking spray) 9- x 13-inch baking dish. Bake 20 minutes. Remove from oven, and drain off excess fat.

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Step 2
Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add remaining onions, and sauté 4 to 6 minutes or until tender. Whisk in flour; cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Gradually whisk in beef broth, and cook, whisking constantly, until smooth. Stir in wine and next 4 ingredients. Reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring often, 15 minutes. Add meatballs, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.
Step 3
We tested with Swanson 100% Natural 50% Less Sodium Beef Broth.

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