Savory Cranberry Picante Meatballs

Picante Cranberry Meatballs Recipe

Overview:

Enjoy these Picante Cranberry Meatballs as a delightful dish from lovewithrecipes.com. Perfect for any occasion, these meatballs are infused with a tangy-sweet sauce that complements their savory flavor.

• Total Time: 1 hour
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 45 minutes
• Yield: 8 servings
• Rating: ★★★★★ (5/5) from 12 reviews

Ingredients:

• 2 eggs
• 1/3 cup ketchup
• 1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/4 cup crushed crackers
• 2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1 can (14 oz) jellied cranberry sauce
• 1 cup chili sauce
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Meatballs:

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   • In a large bowl, combine eggs, ketchup, parsley, soy sauce, garlic powder, and pepper.
   • Add crushed crackers and mix well.
   • Crumble the ground beef over the mixture and combine thoroughly.

2. Shape and Cook the Meatballs:

   • Shape the mixture into 1 1/2 inch meatballs.
   • Heat a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat.
   • Brown the meatballs on all sides in the skillet.

3. Prepare the Sauce:

   • In a saucepan, combine jellied cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, and lemon juice.
   • Cook and stir over medium heat until the cranberry sauce is melted and the mixture is heated through.

4. Bake the Meatballs:

   • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Transfer the browned meatballs to a greased 9×13 inch ovenproof dish.
   • Pour the cranberry sauce mixture evenly over the meatballs.

5. Bake and Serve:

   • Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and no longer pink inside.
   • Serve hot as an appetizer or over noodles or rice for a main dish.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 409.6
• Total Fat: 13.6g
  • Saturated Fat: 5.2g
• Cholesterol: 120.2mg
• Sodium: 1077.3mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 43.6g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.3g
  • Sugar: 31.8g
• Protein: 27.1g

Recipe Notes:

• These Picante Cranberry Meatballs are versatile and can be served as appetizers or as a main course with sides like noodles or rice.
• Adjust the sweetness and spiciness of the sauce to your preference by tweaking the amount of brown sugar and chili sauce.
• Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Enjoy making and sharing these Picante Cranberry Meatballs, a crowd-pleasing dish that combines savory meatballs with a tangy cranberry sauce!