Cranberry Chili Meatballs
From Diana Rattray,
Your Guide to Southern
U.S. Cuisine
2 pounds ground beef
1 cup cornflake crumbs
2 eggs
1/2 cup chopped, fresh parsley
1/3 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons minced onions
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Sauce:
16 ounces can, jellied or whole cranberry sauce
12 ounces chili sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, cornflake crumbs, parsley, eggs, ketchup,
onion, soy sauce, garlic powder and pepper. Mix well and form into small balls,
from 1/2" to 3/4" in diameter. Place in a casserole or baking pan. Heat oven to
300°. Meanwhile in a saucepan, combine cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar
and lemon juice. Cook stirring over medium heat until smooth. Pour hot sauce
over meatballs in casserole. Bake for 30 to 45 minutes, depending on the size of
the meatballs. Transfer to slow cooker and keep on low for serving.