Kittencal'S Party Meatballs With Cranberry-Marmalade Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
2 small eggs, slightly beaten
2 (1 ounce) packages lipton dry onion soup mix (can use only one package, two is better!)
2 -3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (optional)
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons black pepper (or to taste)
1 teaspoon seasoning salt (can use more)
SAUCE
1 (16 ounce) can cranberry sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder (or to taste)
1 (12 ounce) jar Heinz Chili Sauce
3/4 cup marmalade
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons soy sauce (can use more)
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 -2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
black pepper (optional)

Preparation

In a bowl combine all the meatball ingredients together.
Shape into 1-inch balls.
In a skillet brown the meatballs in hot oil over medium heat for about 5-6 minutes (meatballs will not be completely cooked through) remove and drain on paper towels.
For the sauce; in a large saucepan mix together the cranberry sauce with all remaining ingredients; cook over medium heat stirring constantly until smooth.
Season with black pepper if desired.
Add in the browned meatballs; reduce heat to low and cook about 20-25 minutes or until the centers are no longer pink.
Delicious!