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Spicy Cranberry Meatballs

Holiday party season is upon us. Wow, it just seemed to sneak up all at once. I looked at my calendar and was shocked to see how many parties I have to make an appearance at. Most of them are potlucks which usually means racking my brain for a mind blowing recipe. There is nothing worse than doing the walk of food shame when you realize no one ate the dish you brought….. womp, womp, womp.

This year is different, there will be no shame walk, there will be no leftovers. I have a secret weapon, I have…….wait for it……..SPICY CRANBERRY MEATBALLS! (cue trumpets from heaven)

Y’all, these are the bomb. They are literally one of the best things I have ever put in my mouth hole. They are little bit sweet, a little bit tangy and a lot bit awesome. If you are looking for a fantastic recipe to take to parties, make these, make them now, all your friends will be in awe and beg for the recipe.

Since it’s the holiday season, I’m not even gonna make you beg for the recipe. In fact, I’ll just stop talking and leave it right here for you 🙂

Spicy Cranberry Meatballs

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Ingredients

For the meatballs

2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1/3 cup fresh parsley
1/3 cup ketchup
2 tbsp finely chopped onion
2 tbsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
2 lbs ground beef

For the sauce

2 cups cranberry sauce
1 12 oz bottle of chili sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp yellow mustard
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400
Combine eggs, bread crumbs. parsley, ketchup, onion, soy sauce, salt, pepper and ground beef and mix well.
Shape mixture into 1 inch balls
Place the meatballs on a shallow baking pan lined with foil
Bake 15-20 minutes
While meatballs are baking combine all sauce ingredients in a large sauce pan.
Simmer on medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add meatballs when they are done baking.
Let simmer on low for 30 minutes.
Keep warm in a chafing dish or crockpot for serving.