VANESSA'S COCKTAIL MEATBALLS

2 pounds lean ground beef
1/4 cup water
1 small onion, grated
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup cracker crumbs or unseasoned bread crumbs
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 (1 pound) can jellied cranberry sauce
1 (12 ounce) bottle chili sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Combine beef, water, onion, eggs, crumbs, and salt and shape into bite-sized meatballs.

In a large saucepan with a lid, combine cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, and lemon juice. Simmer and stir until smooth.

Add uncooked meatballs to sauce, and simmer, covered, for 2-1/2 hours or until cooked.

Makes 80 to 100 meatballs
Source: Atlanta Cooknotes by Junior League of Atlanta