Cocktail Meatballs I used fresh bread crumbs to keep the meatballs moist. I baked these in the oven and just covered with the sauce during the last half of the baking time.

Ingredients of Cocktail Meatballs

1 pound lean ground beef

1 egg

2 tablespoons water

1/2 cup bread crumbs

3 tablespoons minced onion

1 (8 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce

3/4 cup chili sauce

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice

Preparation of Cocktail Meatballs

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, egg, water, bread crumbs, and minced onion. Roll into small meatballs.

Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, turning once.

In a slow cooker or large saucepan over low heat, blend the cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, and lemon juice. 

Add meatballs, and simmer for 1 hour before serving.