Kittencal'S Spicy Glazed Mini Garlic Cocktail Meatb

Name: Kittencal'S Spicy Glazed Mini Garlic Cocktail Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: MEATBALLS; 2 lbs extra lean ground beef; 2 -3 tablespoons fresh minced garlic (can reduce amount); 2 small eggs; 2 (1 ounce) packages lipton dry onion soup mix; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or use Tabasco, adjust to desired heat level); 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 -3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese; 1/3 cup breadcrumbs (may need more); 1 teaspoon seasoning salt (no more than 1 teaspoon salt or the meatballs will be too salty!); 1 -2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; SAUCE; 2 (8 ounce) cans jellied cranberry sauce, ' (can use 2-1/2 cans or even 3 if desired); 1 1/2 cups Heinz Chili Sauce; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 -3 teaspoons lemon juice; Frank's red hot sauce (to taste)

Servings: persons

MEATBALLS
2 lbs extra lean ground beef
2 -3 tablespoons fresh minced garlic (can reduce amount)
2 small eggs
2 (1 ounce) packages lipton dry onion soup mix
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or use Tabasco, adjust to desired heat level)
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 -3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1/3 cup breadcrumbs (may need more)
1 teaspoon seasoning salt (no more than 1 teaspoon salt or the meatballs will be too salty!)
1 -2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
SAUCE
2 (8 ounce) cans jellied cranberry sauce, ' (can use 2-1/2 cans or even 3 if desired)
1 1/2 cups Heinz Chili Sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 -3 teaspoons lemon juice
Frank's red hot sauce (to taste)

1
Place all ingredients in a large bowl; mix well using clean hands (you might need more breadcrumbs to hold the mixture together).
2
Shape into about 1-inch balls.
3
Place on a baking sheet.
4
Bake 350 degrees for about 22-25 minutes or until cooked through or you may fry in a skillet.
5
For the sauce; in a large saucepan over medium heat blend the cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, lemon juice (start with 2 tablespoons lemon juice) and hot sauce to taste; mix to combine then adjust ingredients to suit taste if desired.
6
Add in the cooked meatballs and simmer for about 45 minutes.
7
transfer to a chafing dish or crockpot to keep warm.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: MEATBALLS, 2 lbs extra lean ground beef, 2 -3 tablespoons fresh minced garlic (can reduce amount), 2 small eggs, and more.

Yes, Kittencal'S Spicy Glazed Mini Garlic Cocktail Meatballs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Kittencal'S Spicy Glazed Mini Garlic Cocktail Meatballs

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