Cranberry Meatballs

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Ingredients: (A)
2 lb. lean ground beef (85%)
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 c applesauce
1 medium onion, chopped finely or grated
1/2 c seasoned bread crumbs
1 tbsp dried parsley flakes
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

(B)
1 can (16oz) whole cranberry sauce
1 jar (12oz) chili sauce
2 tbsp lemon juice

Mix ingredients (A) in a large bowl. Form into meatballs: small for appetizer, medium for main course. Place in large casserole or baking pan. These may be layered but don't crowd.

Mix ingredients (B) and pour over meatballs. Shake pan gently but don't stir, because meatballs are fragile at this point. Bake, uncovered, in a 325 degree oven for 1 1/2 hours. The mixture may be gently stirred after the first hour of baking.

This recipe comes from the kitchen of Libby's Mom