TASTY CRANBERRY MEATBALLS

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Whether you serve them as appetizers or the main course, these tasty meatballs shared by Nina Hall of Citrus Heights, California are sure to be popular. Cranberry and chili sauces give them extra sweetness. TIP: "These taste very good over egg noodles," Nina suggests.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 6h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 eggs, beaten
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 can (14 ounces) jellied cranberry sauce
1 bottle (12 ounces) chili sauce
1/3 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the eggs, bread crumbs, parsley and onion. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place in a 3-qt. slow cooker. , In another bowl, combine the cranberry sauce, chili sauce, ketchup, brown sugar and lemon juice. Pour over meatballs. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until meat is no longer pink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 1348mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein.