Kittencal'S Party Meatballs With Cranberry-Marmalade Sauce

• 2 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
• 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
• 2 small eggs, slightly beaten
• 2 (1 ounce) packages lipton dry onion soup mix (can use only one package, two is better!)
• 2 -3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (optional)
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 teaspoons black pepper (or to taste)
• 1 teaspoon seasoning salt (can use more)
• SAUCE
• 1 (16 ounce) can cranberry sauce
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder (or to taste)
• 1 (12 ounce) jar Heinz Chili Sauce
• 3/4 cup marmalade
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce (can use more)
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 -2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
• black pepper (optional)

1. In a bowl combine all the meatball ingredients together.
2. Shape into 1-inch balls.
3. In a skillet brown the meatballs in hot oil over medium heat for about 5-6 minutes (meatballs will not be completely cooked through) remove and drain on paper towels.
4. For the sauce; in a large saucepan mix together the cranberry sauce with all remaining ingredients; cook over medium heat stirring constantly until smooth.
5. Season with black pepper if desired.
6. Add in the browned meatballs; reduce heat to low and cook about 20-25 minutes or until the centers are no longer pink.
7. Delicious!

lean ground beef, garlic, eggs, onion soup, parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, black pepper, salt, cranberry sauce, garlic, chili sauce, marmalade, water, soy sauce, red wine vinegar, red pepper, black pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/kittencals-party-meatballs-with-cranberry-marmalade-sauce-190515 (may not work)