SWEDISH MEATBALLS WITH CRANBERRY SAUCE ENJOY DAN:

          SWEDISH MEATBALLS WITH CRANBERRY SAUCE by CHEF DAN:

Serves 10-12

MEATBALLS:

1 tablespoon butter

1/2-onion, minced

2/3-pound ground beef

2/3-poundground pork

1/4-teaspoons EACH ground nutmeg and ground allspice

1-1/2-cup Panko

3/4-cup milk

1-egg

 fresh snipped chives

CRANBERRY SAUCE;

1(14 Oz) can jellied cranberry sauce

1 bottle (bottle) chili sauce

3/4-cup brown sugar

1/2-teaspoon EACH ground cumin and smoked paprika

1/4-teaspoon cayenne pepper

DIRECTIONS: (PREHEAT OVEN TO 425 F)

1.   In a skillet melt butter over medium-high heat when sizzling.

2.   Add onions and sauté for 4-5 minutes.

3.   Remove to a bowl.

4.   Combine beef and pork, and next 5 ingredients.

5.   Season with salt and pepper to taste.

6.   Add in the onions.

7.   Line 2 prepared baking sheets.

8.   Roll out the meat mixture into balls.

9.   Bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes.

10  Make the cranberry sauce by simmering all the ingredients into a saucepan.

11  Serve the meatballs and cranberry sauce together.

ENJOYU DAN:                 EAT SWEDISH MEATBALLS AND CRANBERRY SAUCE.