Crock O' Cranberry Meatballs

Peace's Note:

I first had this at a graduation party. It's a sweet and sour treat - don't let the odd combination of ingredients fool you! Great for potlucks.

• Total Time: 7 hrs 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 7 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 15

meatballs

• 3 lbs ground beef
• 1 -2 cup cracker crumb
• 2 -3 eggs , slightly beaten
• 2 -3 tablespoons dried onion flakes
• salt & pepper
• 1 -2 tablespoon beef bouillon powder , for flavor (optional)

sauce

• 1 (16 ounce) can sauerkraut , drained and rinsed
• 1 can cranberries or 1 can cranberry sauce
• 1 -1 ½ cup brown sugar
• 1 bottle chili sauce (found with marinades and condiments)

Directions:

1. Meatballs: mix all ingredients, adding more crumbs if necessary, or another egg if too dry.
2. Form into 1 inch meatballs.
3. Place in crockpot.
4. Sauce: mix all ingredients, pour over meatballs in crockpot.
5. Cook on low 7-8 hours or until meatballs are cooked through, stirring once or twice, carefully, after 4 hours.

Reviews

[missviolinist]

This was a little time consuming but not difficult to make. I fed my husband and four teenage sons with this and it was a big hit. I was doubtful however that they would like the unusual combination of flavors but it was a real winner. My boys are begging me to make this again really soon. Thanks Peace for such a wonderful and unique recipe. We'll be having this again soon :> missviolinist

[Jordansmom]

These meatballs were great! Thanks for such a good recipe.