Categories: Appetizers

Ingredients

• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 envelope onion soup mix
• 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup chopped dried cranberries
• 2 tbsp minced fresh parsley
• 1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
• Sauce:
• 14 oz. can whole-berry cranberry sauce
• 3/4 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 3 tbsp brown sugar
• 3 tbsp finely chopped onion
• 2 tsp cider vinegar

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine first 5 ingredients. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-inch balls.

2. 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 remaining meatballs.

3. In a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish, mix sauce ingredients. Microwave, covered, on high until heated through, 3-4 minutes, stirring halfway. Gently stir in meatballs. Microwave, covered, on high until heated meatballs are through, 1-2 minutes.

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