Minced Meatballs Recipe

These meatballs are made with mince pie filling and apple juice.

• Meal Type: Appetizer
• Ethnicity: American
• Holiday Category: N/A
• Preparation Time: 15-30 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 beaten eggs
• 1/3 cup fine dry bread crumbs
• 1 (2 1/4 ounce) can deviled ham
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Dash of pepper
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 (22 ounce) can mince pie filling
• 1/3 cup apple juice or apple cider
• 1 tablespoon vinegar

Directions

1. Combine eggs, bread crumbs, deviled ham, salt and pepper; add ground beef and mix well. Shape mixture into 6 dozen tiny meatballs. Place in shallow baking pan. Bake at 375 degrees F for 12 to 14 minutes or until done. Cool; remove from pan. Cover and chill.
2. When ready to serve, combine pie filling, apple juice and vinegar; heat until bubbly. Add meatballs and heat through.
3. Serve in chafing dish with picks. Keep warm, adding additional apple juice if mixture becomes too thick.
4. Makes 6 dozen appetizers.