LYNETTE'S MEATBALLS

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This is a recipe I grew up on, devouring at every family holiday. My brother and sister-in-law (Lynette) were 15 years older than me... so my sis and I spent our growing up years at their house on the holidays. I think these meatballs beat the pants off of the most recent grape jelly meatball recipes that are posted everywhere... and so do my family and friends (even the one's that say they would never eat sauerkraut). Every time I make them, they go quick. A bit time consuming, but well worth it. It's a great way to get your kids involved... that is, if they are still young enough to want to help out. (I would suggest NOT to use pre-frozen meatballs, although I have done it in a pinch. It's just not the same). I have been making these now for 20+ years for our family and friend get-togethers and they are always well received. This recipe freezes well (before baking), see Step #7. I hope you enjoy my sister-in-laws recipe.

Provided by rosie316

Categories     Meat

Time 2h30m

Yield 30-40 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package Lipton Onion Soup Mix
2 eggs
3/4 cup plain dried breadcrumbs (canister)
1 (12 ounce) bottle Heinz Chili Sauce
1 cup brown sugar (lightly packed)
1 (14 ounce) can Ocean Spray whole cranberry sauce
1 (14 ounce) can franks brand sauerkraut (Do Not drain)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 250*F.
  • Thoroughly mix ingredients 1-4 in a large bowl.
  • Start to roll 1" balls and place in a un-greased baking pan (I like to use the large rectangle, disposable aluminium pans because it does get very sticky, and I hate the clean up). Place balls side by side (single layer) in baking dish until you run out of meatballs.
  • Thoroughly mix ingredients 5-8 in a separate bowl until brown sugar dissolves. Pour the sauce over the meatballs in the baking pan (toss to coat) and bake UN-COVERED for 2 hours -- really! Stir every 30 minutes, but remain in a single layer.
  • Stir balls again and place in crock-pot on "warm" and put out a slotted spoon with tooth picks on the side.
  • DO NOT tell anyone what is in the recipe until after they try them! I've had many that would not try 'em because of the ingredients!
  • *Note: I have made a batch of these and divided the balls and sauce between a few smaller disposable pie pans, without baking, covered and froze. I write the temp and time to be baked on them and have given them away or saved for our own use later on.
  • Enjoy!

Summiya majeed
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These meatballs are a family favorite. We make them all the time.


Jeff Kieber
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I've never made meatballs before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The meatballs turned out great!


Nadine Holman
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I made these meatballs in my slow cooker, and they turned out perfect. I highly recommend this method.


mishal kakar
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I'm allergic to garlic, so I had to substitute onion powder. The meatballs still turned out great!


Sangay Choida
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These meatballs are way too salty. I had to throw them out.


Usmanali Usmanali
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my meatballs turned out dry. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


mahabub sarker
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These meatballs are a bit bland for my taste. I think they need more seasoning.


Andiswa Bokota
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I wasn't sure how these meatballs would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. They were delicious!


Alexandru Cirimpei
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These meatballs are the best I've ever had. I'll definitely be making them again and again.


Md Mehedi Hasan official _83
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I made these meatballs for my husband's birthday party, and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


rabby hossien
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These meatballs are so flavorful and moist. I highly recommend them!


Dakbo Last name
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I love how easy these meatballs are to make. I can throw them together in a few minutes, and they're always a hit with my family.


Purity Ngereso
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These meatballs are delicious! I made them for a party, and they were gone in minutes.


Mule Man
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I've made these meatballs several times now, and they always turn out great. They're easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Ali raZa Ali raza
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These meatballs were a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the meatballs were moist and juicy. I will definitely be making these again.


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