PICANTE CRANBERRY MEATBALLS

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These zippy ground beef meatballs are my favorites, and the recipe is so easy. Cranberry, chili and picante sauce sound like an unusual combination, but the flavors blend deliciously. Our nine grandchildren request these meatballs often.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 cup ketchup
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup crushed saltines (about 30 crackers)
2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
SAUCE:
1 can (14 ounces) jellied cranberry sauce
1 cup chili sauce
1/4 cup picante sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Hot cooked noodles, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the eggs, ketchup, parsley, soy sauce, onion, garlic powder and pepper. Add cracker crumbs. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. , In a skillet, brown meatballs over medium heat. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. , In a large saucepan, combine the cranberry sauce, chili sauce, picante sauce, brown sugar and lemon juice. Cook and stir until cranberry sauce is melted and mixture is heated through. Pour over meatballs. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Serve with noodles if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 1043mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

Festa Marke
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Thabiso Keokeditswe
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I used a combination of ground beef and ground pork to make these meatballs and they were delicious!


Oblester Ortega Bibiano
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I made these meatballs in a slow cooker and they turned out great! I just cooked them on low for 6 hours.


Sansy Brooks
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I used a food processor to chop the cranberries and it worked great.


Grishma Sharma
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I had a hard time finding chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, but I eventually found them at a local Mexican grocery store.


Zayden Stebbins
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The meatballs were a little dry, but the glaze was delicious.


Hy Hy
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These meatballs were a little too spicy for me, but my husband loved them.


Erhuvwu O
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I'm not a big fan of cranberries, but I loved these meatballs! The glaze was perfect and the meatballs were so moist.


Isaac Tayari
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I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out great! I highly recommend this recipe.


Ani Sriniketan
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These meatballs were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them.


Tasha Haider
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I made these meatballs for my friends and they loved them! They were so easy to make and they tasted amazing.


Hamza jutt
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These meatballs were delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and the glaze was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


Elizabeth Shadracky
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I was looking for a new meatball recipe to try and I'm so glad I found this one! The meatballs were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly. The glaze was also delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Samjhana Lamichhane
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I made these meatballs for my family and they were a big hit! The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I will definitely be making these again.


Parma Nand
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These meatballs were a huge hit at my holiday party! I loved the unique combination of flavors from the cranberries and the chipotle peppers. The glaze was also perfect - not too sweet, not too tart.


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