Christmas Meatballs

• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 envelope onion soup mix
• 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup chopped dried cranberries
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
• 1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
• 3/4 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
• 2 teaspoons cider vinegar

1. In a large bowl, combine first five ingredients. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-in. balls.
2. Place a third of the meatballs on a microwave-safe plate. Cover with waxed paper; microwave on high until cooked through, 2-3 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Repeat twice with remaining meatballs.
3. In a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish, mix sauce ingredients. Microwave, covered, on high until heated through, 3-4 minutes, stirring halfway. Gently stir in meatballs. Microwave, covered, on high until heated through, 1-2 minutes.

eggs, onion soup, bread crumbs, cranberries, parsley, lean ground beef, wholeberry, ketchup, beef broth, brown sugar, onion, cider vinegar

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/christmas-meatballs/ (may not work)