Sweet and Sour Gluten-Free Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1 16-ounce can cranberry sauce (jellied or whole)
• 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
• 1 12-ounce jar chili sauce
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup lemon juice or vinegar
• 3/4 small onion (minced)
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 pounds lean ground beef (or turkey)
• 2/3 cup crispy rice cereal (crushed or allergy-friendly toasted breadcrumbs)
• 1/4 small onion (minced)
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons parsley flakes or 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 375°F

2. 2

   --- Sweet & Sour Sauce ---

3. 3

   In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the cranberry sauce, tomato sauce, chili sauce, sugar, lemon juice or vinegar, onion, and water.

4. 4

   Bring the sauce to a boil, turn the heat down to low, and let the sauce simmer while you make the meatballs. Check in to stir every few minutes.

5. 5

   --- Gluten-Free Meatballs ---

6. 6

   Put the meat in a large bowl. Add the cereal or breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, salt, parsley, and black pepper. Stir until the ingredients are evenly distributed. Shape the meat mixture into meatballs, and place them on a sheet pan with high sides.

7. 7

   Bake the meatballs for 10 to 12 minutes on each side.

8. 8

   Blot any excess fat from the meatballs, and place them in the sauce. Stir to coat with the sauce, cover, and simmer for about 45 minutes, stirring periodically.