Christmas Meatballs

Ingredients

• 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 (16 ounce) can 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

Directions

1. 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 3-4 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove to paper towels to drain. Repeat with remaining meatballs.

2. In a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine sauce ingredients. Cover and microwave on high for 3-4 minutes or until heated through