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Appetizer Meatballs in Red Wine Sauce

By Diana Rattray, About.com

This recipe for appetizer meatballs is made with a tangy red wine sauce.

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound lean ground beef (chuck or round)
  • 1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs, plain
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 3/4 teaspoon cornstarch
  • dash ground allspice
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup chili sauce
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • .
  • Sauce:
  • 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 beef bouillon cubes or equivalent base or granules
  • 3/4 cup dry red wine
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Preparation:

Combine all meatball ingredients. Mix well and shape into 1-inch meatballs. Place in a large shallow baking dish; bake at 400° for 10 to 15 minutes. Prepare sauce. Combine sauce ingredients in a saucepan; cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat until thickened. Combine meatballs and sauce in a chafing dish or crockery cooker; keep warm.
Makes about 36 appetizer meatballs.

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