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Cranberry Meatballs Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1 tsp dried red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp thyme
  • 1/4 c orange marmalade
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 (16-oz) can cranberry sauce
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 (12-oz) jar chili sauce
  • 2 tbsps soy sauce
  • 1/3 c dry breadcrumbs
  • 2 lbs ground chuck
  • 1/4 c water
  • 2 tbsps red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

Directions
  • Step #1 Combine first 8 ingredients In a large-ish bowl.
  • Step #2 Shape mixture into about 54 (1-inch) balls.
  • Step #3 Cook meatballs, In a large-ish skillet over medium-high heat until browned (about 5 mins); remove meatballs from pan, in batches, & drain well on paper towels.
  • Step #4 Stir together cranberry & chili sauces & next 5 ingredients In a large-ish Dutch oven over med-heat/flame, & cook, whisking every once in awhile, 5 mins or until smooth.
  • Step #5 Add meatballs; reduce heat to low, stirring every once in awhile, & cook, 15 to 20 mins or until centers are no longer pink.
  • Step #6 Note: To make ahead, place cooked meatballs in a zip-top plastic freezer bag, & freeze up to 1 month.
  • Step #7 Thaw in refrigerator, & cook, stirring every once in awhile, until thoroughly heated.
  • Enjoy the Cranberry Meatballs recipe

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