Renee's Kitchen Quest

Cranberry Meatballs

Cranberry Meatballs

Cranberry Meatballs

Hello, Today I have another Re-Quest = ) This one is from Mary Peters. I made these for her Vow Renewal last month. These Cranberry Meatballs are Sweet and Tangy with just a bit of heat to them. You know I like the heat, lol. They are perfect for any event. You can leave them in the crockpot to keep them warm. Or for a more formal event, you can plate and dress them up.

 

what you need

ground beef
Italian sausage
eggs
bread crumbs
garlic salt
pepper
ground red pepper
cranberry sauce. I use my homemade Orange Cranberry Sauce
ketchup
green onions

 

how to make it

In a stand mixer add the ground beef, Italian sausage, bread crumbs, garlic salt, pepper, and eggs.

When its fully incorporated roll into meatballs.  And place in the crockpot

in a small bowl add cranberry sauce, ketchup, and ground red pepper.

Mix well, and add to the meatballs.

Turn heat to high cover and cook for 4 hours stirring occasionally. When the meatballs are done. Use a toothpick or cocktail pick to stick in each one. Plate the meatballs, shake some sesame seeds on them and some green onions for garnishing.

I served them with a bed of rice and extra juice.

These Meatballs were so much fun. We had a blast making this meatball man. I just had to show you guys, lol

Cranberry Meatballs

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb Italian sausage
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 tsp garlic salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
Cranberry Glaze
  • 14 oz my homemade Orange Cranberry Sause (or can of jellied cranberry sauce)
  • 2/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 tsp ground red pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

    1. In a stand mixer combine ground beef, Italian sausage, bread crumbs, eggs, garlic salt, and pepper.
    2. Shape into meatballs and place them in a crockpot.
    3. In a small bowl add the Orange Cranberry Sauce or 14 oz can of jellied cranberry sauce, Ketchup and ground red pepper.
    4. Mix together, and add to the meatballs
    5. cover and cook on high for 4 hours
    6. stick a toothpick or cocktail pick in each meatball
    7. plate the meatballs
    8. shake sesame seeds over them and garnish with green onions.

NOTES

To make this super easy you can use frozen meatballs and canned cranberry sauce.