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Christmas Meatballs

2 eggs
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
SAUCE:
1 can (16 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

In a bowl, combine eggs, soup mix, bread crumbs, cranberries and parsley. Crumble
beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls; place 12 to 14 balls on a
microwave-safe plate. Cover with waxed paper; microwave on high for 2-3 minutes
or until no longer pink. Remove to paper towels to drain. Repeat with remaining
meatballs. In a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine sauce ingredients. Cover and
microwave on high for 3-4 minutes or until heated through, rotating once. Gently

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Christmas Meatballs cont.

stir in meatballs. Cover and cook on high for 1-2 minutes or until heated
through.

Yield: about 3 dozen.

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