details
- Makes 70 mini meatballs
- Prep time: 30 minutes (*see note below)
- Cook time: 8 hours on low
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh onions
- salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 (16 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
- 1 (12 ounce) bottle chili sauce
directions
Combine beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, parsley, onions, and salt & pepper.
In a large bowl; using a tablespoon measure, shape mixture into 1 inch meatballs.
Combine ketchup, brown sugar, cranberry sauce, and chili sauce in a slow cooker (crockpot); gently stir in meatballs.
Cover with lid; cook on low setting 8 hours. Serve with toothpicks, optional.
*Note: this recipe also works with pre-made frozen mini meatballs if you're short on time (or unmotivated!) Reduce cooking time to 4 hours.