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Christmas Meatballs

Christmas Meatballs

Name: Christmas Meatballs
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 26 min
Yield: 30
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Large eggs 2; Onion soup mix 1 envelope; Bread crumbs ½ cup; Cranberries ¼ cup; Parsley 2 tbsp; Lean ground beef 1 ½ lbs; Whole berry cranberry sauce 1 can (14 oz); Ketchup ¾ cup; Beef broth ½ cup; Brown sugar 3 tbsp; Onion 3 tbsp; Cider vinegar 2 tsp

in the microwave

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Serves 30
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Ingredients

	For meatballs:
	2 Large eggs lightly beaten
	1 envelope Onion soup mix store-bought or homemade
	½ cup Bread crumbs seasoned
	¼ cup Cranberries chopped dried
	2 tbsp Parsley minced fresh
	1 ½ lbs Lean ground beef 90% lean
	For sauce:
	1 can (14 oz) Whole berry cranberry sauce
	¾ cup Ketchup
	½ cup Beef broth
	3 tbsp Brown sugar
	3 tbsp Onion finely chopped
	2 tsp Cider vinegar

Nutritional information

calories

fat

carbohydrates

protein

22mg

cholesterol

190mg

sodium

Cuisine:

American Recipes

Ingredients

For meatballs:
2 Large eggs
lightly beaten
1 envelope Onion soup mix
store-bought or homemade
½ cup Bread crumbs
seasoned
¼ cup Cranberries
chopped dried
2 tbsp Parsley
minced fresh
1 ½ lbs Lean ground beef
90% lean
For sauce:
1 can (14 oz) Whole berry cranberry sauce
¾ cup Ketchup
½ cup Beef broth
3 tbsp Brown sugar
3 tbsp Onion
finely chopped
2 tsp Cider vinegar

Christmas Meatballs

My family loves these seasonally-inspired Christmas Meatballs. They are packed with flavor and made super fast in the microwave. A flavorful cranberry sauce nicely coats tender and juicy homemade beef meatballs. You won’t miss the deep-frying!

These delicious beef meatballs have two secret ingredients for added flavor: an onion soup mix and seasoned bread crumbs. This simple combination of classic spices and dried herbs provides plenty of robust flavor! However, if you don’t have an envelope of onion soup mix on hand, you can easily make your own. Just stir together 1⁄4 cup dried onion flakes, 2 tablespoons low-sodium beef bouillon granules, 1⁄4 teaspoon onion powder, 1⁄4 teaspoon parsley flakes, 1⁄8 teaspoon celery seeds, 1⁄8 teaspoon paprika, and 1⁄8 teaspoon black pepper. Use this as a substitute for one envelope of onion soup mix.

To make the Christmas Meatballs, you will need the following ingredients:

Steps to make Christmas Meatballs

1	Combine ingredients for meatballs	1
To a large bowl, add 2 large lightly beaten eggs, 1 envelope onion soup mix, ½ cup seasoned bread crumbs, ¼ cup chopped dried cranberries, and 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley and mix to combine.
2	Add ground beef	2
Add 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef beef and mix lightly but thoroughly.
3	Form meatballs	5
Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
4	Microwave meatballs	10
Place one third of the meatballs on a microwave-safe plate. Cover the meatballs with waxed paper and microwave on high until cooked through, 2-3 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels. Repeat with the remaining meatballs.
5	Combine sauce ingredients	1
In a 2-quart microwave-safe dish, combine 14 ounces whole-berry cranberry sauce, ¾ cup ketchup, ½ cup beef broth, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, 3 tablespoons finely chopped onion, and 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar and mix to combine.
6	Microwave sauce	4
Cover the dish and microwave on high until the sauce is heated through, stirring halfway, about 3 to 4 minutes.
7	Add meatballs to sauce	2
Remove and gently stir in the meatballs. Cover and microwave on high until heated through, about 1-2 minutes.
8	Serve
Serve warm and enjoy!

These easy and festive Christmas Meatballs are flavorful, tender, and so delicious. They take less than 30 minutes to make but taste like you’ve spent hours in the kitchen. Made this recipe? Don't forget to share your culinary creations with us on Instagram by tagging @cookmerecipes. Happy cooking!

Jeff O'connor

Jeff is a 38-year-old bachelor who prefers not to waste his time on salads and light meals. He’s a true carnivore who knows how to enjoy food to the max! Jeff will tell you how to cook rich and filling meals from scratch, bringing some real meaty decadence to your kitchen. His recipes are sure to satisfy every meat lover!