Lilliput Meat Balls
Lilliput Meat Balls are tiny, flavorful beef bites simmered in a savory tomato and sherry sauce, perfect for entertaining or casual gatherings with toothpicks for easy eating.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Mix ground beef, grated bread crumbs, milk, finely grated onion, and salt thoroughly.
- Shape the mixture into small balls, approximately one teaspoon each.
- Melt butter or margarine in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat.
- Brown the meat balls on all sides until nicely colored.
- Pour off most of the fat from the pan.
- Mix sherry, catsup, and oregano (if using).
- Pour the sauce mixture over the meat balls in the skillet.
- Add salt to taste.
- Cover the skillet and simmer gently for about 20 minutes, shaking gently from time to time to cook the balls evenly.
- Serve in a chafing dish or pottery casserole, with toothpicks for spearing the meat balls.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
619
kcal
31% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-fiber
Contains
Milk
Wheat/Gluten
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).