Mini Meatballs With Cranberry Sauce Recipe

Name: Mini Meatballs With Cranberry Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef or 2 lbs ground turkey; 2 ½ cups crushed strawberry miniature shredded wheat cereal; 2 teaspoons salt or 2 teaspoons salt substitute; 2 eggs, beaten; 1 tablespoon water; ⅛ teaspoon basil; 1 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 (15 ounce) cans whole berry cranberry sauce; 12-1 cup cranberry juice or 12-1 cup water

Servings: persons

1
Beat eggs with water until frothy in small bowl.
2
In large metal bowl add ground meat, crushed cereal and salt.
3
mix well.
4
Add beaten eggs,basil and chinese 5 spice.
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Mix until blended.
6
I use my hands.
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Preheat oven to 375.
8
Form into 2 inch meat balls.
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Place on a baking tray.
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Bake 20 to 30 minutes.
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During baking turn over with tongs.
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Cool.
13
In large crockpot,add 1 tblsp olive oil.
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Wipe it around the bottom and sides of the crockpot.
15
Add two cans of cranberry sauce or your homemade sauce.
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Add meat balls.
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Cover with cranberry sauce.
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Cover and cook from 2 hrs to 6 hours High heat the first hour and low heat the remaining time.
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It is a make ahead recipe.
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Add water or cranberry juice if the sauce is getting too thick.

538

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Protein

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs ground beef or 2 lbs ground turkey, 2 ½ cups crushed strawberry miniature shredded wheat cereal, 2 teaspoons salt or 2 teaspoons salt substitute, 2 eggs, beaten, and more.

Yes, Mini Meatballs With Cranberry Sauce 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mini Meatballs With Cranberry Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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