Mitchell Family Favorite Cranberry Meatballs
"Everyone agrees that Cranberry Meatballs are hands-down their favorite. This is a comforting dish to enjoy, whether we had a long day of working cattle or simply to enjoy as a Sunday dinner. With it's simple ingredient list, it can be whipped up in a jiffy and is sure to please your family too." Amy Mitchell, Spring Creeks Cattle Company, Wauzeka, WI
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds lean Ground Beef
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 small onion, grated
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Sauce
- 1 (16 oz.) cranberry sauce, jellied
- 1 (12 oz.) chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Cooking Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine Ground Beef, eggs, water, bread crumbs, onion, salt, and pepper in large bowl, mixing lightly, but thoroughly. Form into 48 1-inch meatballs. Place on a rack in broiler pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Bake in 350°F oven for about 30 minutes until 160°F.
- In the meantime, combine cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, and lemon juice in a large stock pot. Simmer slowly until sauce is smooth. Add meatballs. Continue to simmer slowly for 30-45 minutes.
- Serve meatballs over brown rice, rice, or egg noodles.
