Picante Cranberry Meatballs |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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From Marge Wyse, grand prize winner of the Country Woman recipe contest in 2003! Ingredients:
2 eggs, lightly beaten |
1/3 cup ketchup |
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley |
2 tablespoons soy sauce |
2 tablespoons dried onion flakes |
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
1 cup crushed saltine crackers |
2 lbs lean ground beef |
1 (16 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce |
1 cup chili sauce |
1/4 cup picante sauce |
2 tablespoons brown sugar |
1 tablespoon lemon juice |
Directions:
1. MEATBALLS: Combine first 7 ingredients in a bowl.
2. Add crackers and mix; crumble beef over mixture and combine well.
3. Shape into 1 1/2 inch balls and brown in a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat.
4. Transfer to a greased 9 x 13 inch oven proof dish.
5. SAUCE: Combine ingredients in a saucepan.
6. Cook and stir until cranberry sauce is melted& mixture is heated through.
7. Pour over meatballs.
8. Cover and bake in preheated 350°F oven for 30- 35 minutes or until meat is no longer pink inside.
9. Serve as an appetizer or over noodles/rice.
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