The Best 25 + Thanksgiving Appetizers

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground chuck
• 2 large eggs lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup onion finely minced
• 1/3 cup soft bread crumbs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1 16-ounce can cranberry sauce
• 1 12-ounce jar chili sauce
• 1/4 cup sweet orange marmalade
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the meatball ingredients until evenly combined.
2. Shape mixture into a 1-inch meatball, you’ll have about 54.
3. In a large skillet, brown meatballs in batches, over medium-high heat. Remove browned meatballs to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.
4. In a pan (large enough to accommodate and mix the meatballs-later) mix together all the sauce ingredients until combined. Over medium heat, cook the sauce, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is smooth, about 5 minutes.
5. Add the meatballs, reducing heat to low, and cook, gently stirring, for 15-20 minutes or until the center of meatballs are no longer pink. Serve