CRANBERRY-GLAZED APPETIZER MEATBALLS

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This came from a Betty Crocker recipe book, nice to serve at your parties kept warm in your slow cooker ~ they go fast!

Provided by Carol Junkins

Categories     Meat Appetizers

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

MEATBALLS:
1 1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1/2 c finely chopped onion (about 1 medium)
1/2 c plain bread crumbs
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
2 eggs, slighty beaten
SAUCE:
1 bottle (12 oz.) chili sauce (1 1/2 cup)
1/2 can(s) (16-oz. size) jellied cranberry sauce (1 cup)
GARNISH IF DESIRED:
60 fresh cranberries, if desired

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 375df. In large bowl, stir meatball ingredients until well mixed. Shape into 1 inch balls, place in ungreased 15x10x1" pan.
  • 2. Bake 25-30 minutes or until meatballs are thoroughly cooked and no longer pink in center.
  • 3. Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, stir sauce ingredients until well blended. Heat to boiling over medium heat. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • 4. Add meatballs to sauce, stir to coat. Cook over medium heat about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until thoroughly heated. Thread cranberries on toothpicks, stick toothpicks in meatballs to serve.
  • 5. Makes 30 servings ( 2 meatballs each) Prepare and bake the meatballs up to 24 hours before your party. Cover and refrigerate them. Just before serving, prepare the sauce and heat the meatballs in it.

Shaik Sardhar
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Overall, these meatballs were a great appetizer.


IRSHAD Bacha
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I found the meatballs to be a bit dry. I think I will add more liquid next time.


Zihad Vai
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These meatballs were a little too sweet for my taste.


Ujwal Raut Kshetree
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I made these meatballs for my family and they were a huge success! The glaze was the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the meatballs were cooked to perfection.


Anas Ahammed Robel
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These meatballs were delicious! I will definitely be making them again for my next party.


Giga Slayer
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I found the meatballs to be a bit too salty. I think I will use less salt next time.


Daniel Marcelo
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These meatballs were a little too spicy for my taste.


Shabbir Ahmad
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I made these meatballs for my family and they loved them! They said they were the best meatballs they had ever had.


Muneer Anjum
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These meatballs were the perfect appetizer for my party.


FR Foysal
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I will definitely be making these meatballs again.


BLISS BIRD
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These meatballs were easy to make and very tasty.


Sanjana Madushanka
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I made these meatballs for a potluck and they were a big hit! Everyone raved about them.


Mostafa Shokor
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These meatballs were amazing! I highly recommend them.


Kell Barnes
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I found the meatballs to be a bit dry. I think I will add more liquid next time.


ijaz Afridi
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These meatballs were a little too sweet for my taste.


Shahrukh Ghauri
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I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out great! They were so moist and flavorful.


Ingabire Mariam
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These meatballs were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Shabanaimtiaz
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I made these meatballs for my family and they were a huge success! The glaze was the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the meatballs were cooked to perfection.


Saboor Nasser
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These meatballs were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.