Follow these steps for perfect results
ground beef
bread crumbs
water
eggs
slightly beaten
onion
small
salt
to taste
pepper
to taste
cranberries
large
tomato puree
large
Combine onion, water, salt, and pepper in a blender and blend until smooth.
In a large bowl, combine the blended mixture with ground beef, bread crumbs, and eggs.
Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
Shape the mixture into walnut-sized meatballs.
In a large pot, bring cranberries and tomato puree to a boil.
Gently add the meatballs to the boiling sauce.
Reduce heat and simmer for approximately 1 hour, shaking the pan occasionally to prevent sticking.
Serve the meatballs over rice.
Expert advice for the best results
Add a splash of soy sauce for extra umami.
Serve with mashed potatoes instead of rice.
Adjust the amount of cranberries to your desired sweetness.
Everything you need to know before you start
20 minutes
Meatballs can be made a day ahead.
Serve meatballs over rice, garnished with a sprig of parsley.
Serve hot over rice or mashed potatoes.
Garnish with chopped green onions.
such as Pinot Noir
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Common comfort food dish.
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