CRANBERRY-GLAZED APPETIZER MEATBALLS

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This came from a Betty Crocker recipe book, nice to serve at your parties kept warm in your slow cooker ~ they go fast!

Provided by Carol Junkins

Categories     Meat Appetizers

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

MEATBALLS:
1 1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1/2 c finely chopped onion (about 1 medium)
1/2 c plain bread crumbs
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
2 eggs, slighty beaten
SAUCE:
1 bottle (12 oz.) chili sauce (1 1/2 cup)
1/2 can(s) (16-oz. size) jellied cranberry sauce (1 cup)
GARNISH IF DESIRED:
60 fresh cranberries, if desired

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 375df. In large bowl, stir meatball ingredients until well mixed. Shape into 1 inch balls, place in ungreased 15x10x1" pan.
  • 2. Bake 25-30 minutes or until meatballs are thoroughly cooked and no longer pink in center.
  • 3. Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, stir sauce ingredients until well blended. Heat to boiling over medium heat. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • 4. Add meatballs to sauce, stir to coat. Cook over medium heat about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until thoroughly heated. Thread cranberries on toothpicks, stick toothpicks in meatballs to serve.
  • 5. Makes 30 servings ( 2 meatballs each) Prepare and bake the meatballs up to 24 hours before your party. Cover and refrigerate them. Just before serving, prepare the sauce and heat the meatballs in it.

Khurshid Hussain
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5 stars!


Priya Thakur
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These meatball are amazing! I highly recommend them.


Tannette Pinnock
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These are the best meatball I have ever had! I will definitely be making them again.


Manu Ksj
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I was a little hesitant to try these meatball, but I am so glad I did! They are so delicious.


dr absarray
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These meatball are so moist and juicy. They are the perfect appetizer for any occasion.


Idemudia Johnson
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I loved the combination of the cranberry glaze and the meatball. It was a great balance of flavors.


Tanya Brown
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The cranberry glaze is the perfect complement to the meatball. It's sweet and tangy and adds a wonderful flavor.


Yusely Gutierrez
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These meatball are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I will definitely be making them again.


Sagar Karki
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I made these cranberry-glazed appetizer meatball last weekend and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Sukhdeep Singh
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These glazed appetizer meatball are absolutely fantastic! They are perfect for any party or gathering.