Christmas Meatballs
Editor's Note: This recipe was tested with an 850-watt microwave. This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.
Nutrition
Ingredients
| 2 | Large eggs, lightly beaten (Nellie's Free Range) | |
| 1 плик | Onion soup mix | |
| 1/2 cup | Seasoned bread crumbs | |
| 1/4 cup | Chopped dried cranberries | |
| 2 tablespoons | 30 ml | Minced fresh parsley |
| 1-1/2 pounds | Lean ground beef (90% lean) | |
| 1 can (14 ounces) | Whole-berry cranberry sauce (for the sauce) | |
| 3/4 cup | Ketchup (for the sauce) | |
| 1/2 cup | Beef broth (for the sauce) | |
| 3 tablespoons | 45 ml | Brown sugar (for the sauce) |
| 3 tablespoons | 45 ml | Finely chopped onion (for the sauce) |
| 2 teaspoons | 10 ml | Cider vinegar (for the sauce) |
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Add the beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-in. balls.
Place a third of the meatballs on a microwave-safe plate. Cover with waxed paper; microwave on high until cooked through, 2-3 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Repeat twice with the remaining meatballs.
In a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish, mix the sauce ingredients. Microwave, covered, on high until heated through, 3-4 minutes, stirring halfway. Gently stir in the meatballs. Microwave, covered, on high until heated through, 1-2 minutes.
Editor's Note: This recipe was tested with an 850-watt microwave. This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.
Nutrition Facts (1 meatball): 71 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 190mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.
From https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/christmas-meatballs/