Christmas Meatballs

Christmas Meatballs
3.7 (3 ratings)
Sometimes you want comfort food without the fuss. These meatballs can be made in less than 15 minutes!
Servings
8
Meatballs
Ingredients
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 packet onion soup mix
  • 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup chopped dried cranberries
  • 2 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
  • 1 -1/2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 can whole-berry cranberry sauce
  • 3/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 3 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoon finely chopped onion
  • 2 teaspoon cider vinegar
Directions
  1. In a large microwave-proof bowl, combine the eggs, onion soup mix, seasoned breadcrumbs, dried cranberries, fresh parsley and ground beef and a pinch of salt. Mix thoroughly.Form the mixture into small balls.
  2. In batches of 6, cover and microwave for 2-3 minutes.
  3. In a large microwave-proof bowl, combine the cranberry sauce, ketchup, beef broth, brown sugar, onion, cider vinegar.
  4. Cover and microwave 3-4 minutes, stirring halfway.Add the balls to the sauce and microwave for another 1-2 minutes.