Ingredients
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 6 to 8 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large egg (can use 2 small eggs)
- 2 ounces dry onion soup mix (two packets)
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or use Tabasco, adjust to desired heat level)
- 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
- 2 to 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs (may need more)
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt (no more than 1 teaspoon salt or the meatballs will be too salty!)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- SAUCE
- 16 ounces jellied cranberry sauce (two 8 ounce cans, can use 2 1/2 cans or even 3 if desired)
- 1 1/2 cups chili sauce (mild Heinz chili sauce)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 to 3 teaspoons lemon juice
- Hot sauce (I use Frank’s Hot Sauce)
How to Make
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Step 1: Place all ingredients in a large bowl; mix well using clean hands (you might need more breadcrumbs to hold the mixture together).
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Step 2: Shape into about 1-inch balls or smaller.
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Step 3: Place on a greased baking sheet.
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Step 4: Bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven for about 22-25 minutes or until cooked through or you may cook the meatballs in a skillet.
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Step 5: For sauce; in a large saucepan over medium heat blend the cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, lemon juice (start with 2 tablespoons lemon juice) and hot sauce to taste; mix to combine then adjust ingredients to suit taste if desired.
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Step 6: Add in the cooked meatballs and simmer for about 40 minutes.
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