Paula Deen’s Cranberry Meatballs Recipe

If you haven’t made these Paula Deen’s Cranberry Meatballs Recipe for Christmas Brunch, you must…This is probably one of my favorite holiday appetizer recipes!

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Paula Deen's Cranberry Meatballs

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Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground chuck
• 2 large eggs
• 1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1 16-ounce can cranberry sauce
• 1 12-ounce jar chili sauce
• 1/4 cup orange marmalade
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Combine first 8 ingredients in a large bowl. Shape mixture into about 54 (1-inch) balls.
2. Cook meatballs, in batches, in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned (about 5 minutes); remove meatballs from pan, and drain well on paper towels.
3. Stir together cranberry and chili sauces and next 5 ingredients in a large Dutch oven over medium heat, and cook, whisking occasionally, 5 minutes or until smooth. Add meatballs; reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring occasionally, 15 to 20 minutes or until centers are no longer pink.
4. Note: To make ahead, place cooked meatballs in a zip-top plastic freezer bag, and freeze up to 1 month. Thaw in refrigerator, and cook, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated.

Nutrition Information:

Serving Size: 1 grams
Amount Per Serving: Unsaturated Fat: 0g

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This Paula Deen’s Cranberry Meatballs Recipe page was last updated on December 04, 2022.