Cocktail Meatballs Recipe
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Cocktail Meatballs

By: Lara  
"These tasty meatballs will disappear quickly from anyone's holiday party. My mom makes them every year for New Years Eve, and now so do I. These do very well in a slow cooker, as you can simmer them before serving, as well as keep them hot for the duration of your party."

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What to Drink?

Wine Zinfandel
Cocktail Malibu Bay Breeze
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 25 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 10 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
  • 3 tablespoons minced onion
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  • 1 (8 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
  • 3/4 cup chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, egg, water, bread crumbs, and minced onion. Roll into small meatballs.
  3. Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, turning once.
  4. In a slow cooker or large saucepan over low heat, blend the cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, and lemon juice. Add meatballs, and simmer for 1 hour before serving.

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Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 193 | Total Fat: 10.2g | Cholesterol: 55mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2006 by echen2000 
These meatballs were a hit! I used frozen meatballs. Most jellied cranberry sauce come in 16... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2003 by LATULIPPE 
Fromrfjl46 I have been making these meatballs for 30 years or more in my catering business. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2006 by LVERNE1 
These were great. A huge hit with my family. The only thing I did differently was substitute 1... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2002 by Paula 
This is a very tasty recipe for meatballs, with the cranberry sauce representing a change from... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 16, 2003 by Paula, from Lincoln, CA 
Since I was serving 50+ and had several other dishes to prepare, I used storebought meatballs,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2006 by DART1121 
I, too, served these for my New Year's Day party and they were a hit. I also used the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2007 by JENN_77 
I cheated and used frozen meatballs and baked for 15 minutes while making the sauce in a sauce... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2002 by LCAROLINE 
This sounded so good an usual, I decided to make them as an appetizer the Even of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2007 by Emily 
These are great if you like a sweet meatball sauce. I used fresh bread crumbs to keep the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2005 by BOBSEY95 
I omitted the brown sugar and it tasted fine. Used frozen meatballs and simmerred in a... MORE

 
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