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Kittencal's Appetizer Meatballs With Cranberry-Marmalade Sauce

Here's how you make Kittencal's Appetizer Meatballs With Cranberry-Marmalade Sauce
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  • Servings: 10-12
  • Prep: 35m
  • Cook: 20-25m
    • The following recipe serves 10-12 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • MEATBALLS
  • 2 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 6 to 8 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 large eggs (slightly beaten)
  • 2 packages (1 ounce) dry onion soup mix (can use only one package, two is better!)
  • 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (optional)
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper ( or to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon seasoning salt ( can use more)
  • SAUCE
  • 1 can (16 ounce) cranberry sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder (or to taste)
  • 1 jar (12 ounce) Chili Sauce
  • 3/4 cup marmalade
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce ( can use more)
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes, or to taste)
  • Fresh ground black pepper (optional)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: In a bowl combine all the meatball ingredients together. Shape into 1-inch balls

  • Step 2: In a skillet brown the meatballs in hot oil over medium heat for about 5-6 minutes (meatballs will not be completely cooked through) remove and drain on paper towels.

  • Step 3: For the sauce; in a large saucepan mix together the cranberry sauce with all remaining ingredients; cook over medium heat stirring constantly until smooth. Season with black pepper if desired. Add in the browned meatballs; reduce heat to low and cook about 20-25 minutes or until the centers are no longer pink.

  • Step 4: Transfer to a warming dish or crockpot.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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