Cranberry Meatballs

Name: Cranberry Meatballs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 60 meatballs, 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground round; 1 cup corn flake crumbs; 1/3 cup dried parsley flakes; 2 eggs; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/3 cup ketchup; 2 tablespoons minced dried onion; 1 (1 lb) can jellied cranberry sauce; 1 (12 ounce) bottle chili sauce, i use heinz; 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar; 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Submitted by mandabears

"I don't remember where I got this recipe. I think I clipped it out a local newspaper. Great as an appetizer or as an entree"

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photo by Dorel

Ready In:: 50mins
Ingredients:: 13
Yields:: 60 meatballs
Serves:: 4

ingredients

MEATBALLS
2 lbs ground round
1 cup corn flake crumbs
¹⁄₃ cup dried parsley flakes
2 eggs
2 tablespoons soy sauce
¹⁄₄ teaspoon ground pepper
¹⁄₂ teaspoon garlic powder
¹⁄₃ cup ketchup
2 tablespoons minced dried onion
SAUCE
1 (1 lb) can jellied cranberry sauce
1 (12 ounce) bottle chili sauce, i use heinz
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice

directions

Combine meat ball ingredients blend well.
Form meatballs the size of walnuts.
Arrange in a single layer in baking dish.
Set aside Combine sauce ingredients in a saucepan.
Cook over medium heat until smooth, stir frequently.
Pour over meatballs.
Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
Serve in a chafing dish, provide toothpicks.
CROCK POT VERSION: Cook meatballs in 350F oven for 15-20 minutes with out the sauce.
Drain.
Place in crock pot, pour on the sauce.
Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
I serve the meatballs and sauce over cooked egg noodles.

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Reviews

Manda, I had actually made these meatballs several times, but forgot to post my review. Manda, these meatballs were sooo good, but I did prepare them abit differently. First, I halved the recipe, which I did get 21-(1-inch) meatballs, then I baked them in a 350 degree oven for 12 minutes. Also, when I added the crushed cornflakes to the meatball mixture, I found that 3 cups of the cornflake cereal, then "crushed" will equal 1 cup of the cereal crumbs needed for this recipe, but since I halved the recipe, I only needed 1-1/2 cups of the cereal, and when "crushed", you will end up with a 1/2 cup of the cereal crumbs. When it came to making the sauce, which I also halved the recipe, I did this before making the meatballs, and used a potato masher to mash the jellied cranberries. I then baked the meatballs, with the cranberry sauce, for 20 minutes in the 350 degree oven. Manda, this recipe certainly deserves more than 5 stars, as these meatballs were sooo good!! Thank you for posting this recipe.

Cindi-Marie-Bauer
This is the exact same recipe my family makes. We LOVE it! I always look forward to having these during the holidays.

Lucky Clover
These were good. I added 1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder and 1/4 c. barbecue sauce instead of the brown sugar. Thanks for sharing.

Pesto lover
I made this for a New Year's Eve party, and will be making them again for the Superbowl.. Everyone loves them!

Erikka
Mmmm!! good! I halved the meat recipe but made all the sauce.The can cranberry sauce was 14 ounces as was the chili sauce. Baked at 350° for 45 minutes as I made the meatballs earlier in the day and had them refrigerated, I also was lazy and didn't bother cooking the sauce on top of the stove, just whisked it up good and poured it over the meatballs, Served with mashed potatoes and veggie. I got 21 meatballs, I guess I have big walnuts lol

Dorel