TASTY CRANBERRY MEATBALLS

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Whether you serve them as appetizers or the main course, these tasty meatballs shared by Nina Hall of Citrus Heights, California are sure to be popular. Cranberry and chili sauces give them extra sweetness. TIP: "These taste very good over egg noodles," Nina suggests.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 eggs, beaten
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 can (14 ounces) jellied cranberry sauce
1 bottle (12 ounces) chili sauce
1/3 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the eggs, bread crumbs, parsley and onion. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place in a 3-qt. slow cooker. , In another bowl, combine the cranberry sauce, chili sauce, ketchup, brown sugar and lemon juice. Pour over meatballs. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until meat is no longer pink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 1348mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

A.A.S Gaming
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I've made these meatballs several times now, and they're always a hit. I love the combination of the sweet cranberries and the savory meat.


The Minions
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These meatballs are perfect for a party or a potluck. They're easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Janie Williams
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These meatballs are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my family and friends. I love that I can make them ahead of time and just pop them in the oven when I'm ready to serve.


Anijia Samson
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I'm not usually a fan of cranberry sauce, but I really enjoyed it in these meatballs. The sweetness of the cranberries balanced out the savory meat perfectly.


Mobashar Mobasharbutt
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These meatballs are festive and delicious, and they're always a hit at my holiday parties.


Nathaniel Svensson
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I've made these meatballs several times now, and I've always gotten rave reviews. They're the perfect appetizer for a party or a special occasion.


Kazi Monira
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I used a different type of cranberry sauce, and it didn't work as well. I think it's important to use a sauce that's not too sweet or too tart.


shadybug 145
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These meatballs were a little too dry for my taste, but the cranberry sauce was delicious.


SEKA Axel Gandhi
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I've tried several different cranberry meatball recipes, but this one is my favorite. The meatballs are moist and flavorful, and the cranberry sauce is the perfect complement.


katrine shukeir
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These meatballs are so easy to make, and they're always a hit at parties. I love that I can make them ahead of time and just reheat them when I'm ready to serve.


Alexander Coutu
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I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but these ones are really good. The cranberry sauce adds a nice sweetness and tartness that balances out the savory meat.


Musa Kaleem
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These meatballs are perfect for a holiday party. They're festive and delicious, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Debanhi Lopez
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I've made these meatballs several times now, and they're always a hit. I love that I can use frozen cranberries, which makes them a great option for a last-minute appetizer.


JIZZY JIZZY
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I used ground turkey instead of beef, and they turned out great! The meatballs were still moist and flavorful, and the cranberry sauce was delicious.


Santiago alcala
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These meatballs were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Ali Shan Khoso
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I've tried several cranberry meatball recipes, but this one is by far the best. The meatballs are moist and flavorful, and the cranberry sauce is the perfect complement.


Raven Hill
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These meatballs are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make them ahead of time and just pop them in the oven when I'm ready to serve.


oulema roman
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I'm not usually a fan of cranberry sauce, but these meatballs have totally changed my mind. The sweetness of the cranberries pairs perfectly with the savory meat.


Mdraju Ahmmed
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These meatballs were a hit at my last party! Everyone raved about how moist and flavorful they were.