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Ham Balls

Ham Balls Recipe

This delicious and easy Ham Balls recipe is a comforting main course perfect for dinner. Made with simple ingredients like ground ham, pork, and beef, it’s baked to perfection in a sweet and tangy glaze. Perfect for family meals or gatherings, this dish combines classic flavors with effortless preparation, making it a crowd-pleasing favorite!

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Ingredients Needed

  • 1 ¼ pounds ground smoked ham
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 cup milk2 eggs
  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 (10.75 oz) can tomato soup
  • ¼ cup cider vinegar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder

How To Make Ham Balls Recipe

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix the meat:In a large bowl, combine the ground smoked ham, ground pork (or sausage), and lean ground beef.
  3. Add wet ingredients: Stir in the milk, eggs, and graham cracker crumbs until everything is well-mixed.
  4. Shape the meatballs: Form the mixture into large meatballs, about 2 inches in diameter, and place them in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  5. Prepare the sauce:In a medium bowl, mix the tomato soup, cider vinegar, brown sugar, and mustard powder until smooth.
  6. Pour the sauce: Pour the sauce over the meatballs, ensuring they’re fully coated.
  7. Bake the meatballs: Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until the internal temperature of the meatballs reaches 160°F (73°C).
Ham Balls Recipe

Recipe Tips

  • Use fresh ground meat: Make sure your ground pork and beef are fresh to get the best flavor and texture for the meatballs. Old meat can make the dish taste off.
  • Don’t overmix the meat: Mix the meat and ingredients just until combined. Overmixing can make the meatballs tough.
  • Check internal temperature: Use a meat thermometer to make sure the meatballs cook through to 160°F (73°C) for the best texture and safety.
  • Use graham cracker crumbs:Stick to graham cracker crumbs for the right sweetness and texture. Other crumbs may change the flavor.
  • Let the meatballs rest: After baking, let the meatballs sit for a few minutes before serving. This helps the sauce settle and makes them easier to serve.

How To Store & Reheat Leftovers

  • Refrigerate: Let the leftover ham balls cool to room temperature, then store them in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Freeze: Freeze  leftover ham balls for up to 3 months. Wrap them well, then thaw in the fridge overnight.
  • Reheating: Preheat the oven to 350°Fand reheat leftover ham balls for 10 minutes, or until heated through to an internal temperature of 160°F (73°C).

Nutrition Fact

Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1 meatball)

  • Calories: 375
  • Total Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg
  • Sodium: 991mg
  • Potassium: 483mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 24g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1g
  • Sugars: 15g
  • Protein: 29g

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Pioneer Woman Ham Balls

Author: Imen Dridi Cooking Method:Baking Cuisine:American Courses:Dinner Recipes Recipe Keys: H Ham Balls
Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 15 minutesCook time:1 hour Rest time: 5 minutesTotal time:1 hour 20 minutesServings:6 servingsCalories:375 kcal Best Season:Suitable throughout the year

Description

This delicious and easy Ham Balls recipe is a comforting main course perfect for dinner. Made with simple ingredients like ground ham, pork, and beef, it’s baked to perfection in a sweet and tangy glaze. Perfect for family meals or gatherings, this dish combines classic flavors with effortless preparation, making it a crowd-pleasing favorite!

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix the meat:In a large bowl, combine the ground smoked ham, ground pork (or sausage), and lean ground beef.
  3. Add wet ingredients: Stir in the milk, eggs, and graham cracker crumbs until everything is well-mixed.
  4. Shape the meatballs: Form the mixture into large meatballs, about 2 inches in diameter, and place them in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  5. Prepare the sauce:In a medium bowl, mix the tomato soup, cider vinegar, brown sugar, and mustard powder until smooth.
  6. Pour the sauce: Pour the sauce over the meatballs, ensuring they’re fully coated.
  7. Bake the meatballs: Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until the internal temperature of the meatballs reaches 160°F (73°C).

Notes

  • Use fresh ground meat: Make sure your ground pork and beef are fresh to get the best flavor and texture for the meatballs. Old meat can make the dish taste off.
  • Don’t overmix the meat: Mix the meat and ingredients just until combined. Overmixing can make the meatballs tough.
  • Check internal temperature: Use a meat thermometer to make sure the meatballs cook through to 160°F (73°C) for the best texture and safety.
  • Use graham cracker crumbs:Stick to graham cracker crumbs for the right sweetness and texture. Other crumbs may change the flavor.
  • Let the meatballs rest: After baking, let the meatballs sit for a few minutes before serving. This helps the sauce settle and makes them easier to serve.
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