Name: Cranberry Orange Meatballs
Yield: 10 servings (5 meatballs)
Ingredients: 2 pounds lean ground beef; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 teaspoons onion powder; 2 large eggs; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain); 1 cup 2% milk; 2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese (grated); 1/2 cup jellied cranberry sauce; 1/2 cup sugar-free orange marmalade (with Splenda); 1 tablespoon dehydrated minced onions; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon olive oil or spray non-stick cooking spray; 1/4 cup Chopped parsley for garnish

Cranberry Orange Meatballs

December 16, 2021 by Dinner Tonight

If you are looking for a great make-ahead, tasty small bite appetizer for your holiday week, these Sweet and Tangy Cranberry Orange Meatballs are festive and have all those holiday flavors we love! You can make the meatballs beforehand and freeze them until you are ready to put all the ingredients in the slow cooker to save you even more time in the kitchen and give you more time to celebrate with family!

Cranberry Orange Meatballs

CourseSnacks

Servings

10 servings (5 meatballs)

Servings

10 servings (5 meatballs)

Cranberry Orange Meatballs

CourseSnacks

Servings

10 servings (5 meatballs)

Servings

10 servings (5 meatballs)

Ingredients

Meatballs

2 pounds lean ground beef
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup breadcrumbs plain
1 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese grated

Orange Cranberry Sauce

1/2 cup jellied cranberry sauce
1/2 cup sugar-free orange marmalade with Splenda
1 tablespoon dehydrated minced onions
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon olive oil or spray non-stick cooking spray
1/4 cup Chopped parsley for garnish

Servings: servings (5 meatballs)

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Instructions

Meaballs

Clean area and preheat oven at 425 degrees.
Line two baking sheets with foil and set them aside.
Place all the ingredients for the meatballs in a large mixing bowl. Gently mix with your hands until well combined. Do not overmix.
Use a small scooper to portion out meatballs to ensure they are all the same size and cook evenly. Place on foil-lined baking sheet.
Bake meatballs in over for 10-14 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees.

Meatballs & Sauce

Once the meatballs have been cooked, lightly spray your slow cooker with a non-stick cooking spray and add meatballs.
Top the meatballs with the remaining ingredients listed for the orange cranberry sauce and stir to coat the meatballs well.
Cover and cook on high for 2 hours. Turn heat to low until ready to serve.
Note: Cooked meatballs can be stored in the refrigerator for 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

Recipe Notes

Ingredients in Cranberry Orange Meatballs may include added sugars. 1 serving of Cranberry Orange Meatballs contains:

Total Sugars – 12.8 grams

Added sugars 4.8 grams

Three Cheese Lasagna

April 22, 2021 by Dinner Tonight

Needing a healthy recipe for your busy family? Our Slow Cooker Three Cheese Lasagna is a delicious set it and forget it dish option that’s perfect for large families. Works just as well for meal prepping too!

Three Cheese Lasagna

CourseMain Dish

Servings

12 2/3 cup servings

Servings

12 2/3 cup servings

Three Cheese Lasagna

CourseMain Dish

Servings

12 2/3 cup servings

Servings

12 2/3 cup servings

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef cooked
1 medium yellow onion chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
1 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes unsalted
1 16 ounce can petite diced tomatoes no salt added
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 Tablespoons Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 cup water
2 cups 1% cottage cheese unsalted
2 cups nonfat mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
8 ounces lasagna noodles uncooked
cooking spray

Servings: 2/3 cup servings

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Instructions

Wash your hands and clean your preparation area. Wash the lid and rim area of the cans before opening.
In a large pan, add ground beef and cook until brown.
Once the beef is lightly browned, add the chopped onion and garlic to the pan. Cook until the onion turns translucent.
Next, add diced and crushed tomatoes, salt, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and water and stir together. Reduce heat after 5-10 minutes.
Add cottage cheese, 1 ½ cups of mozzarella cheese, and parmesan cheese to a bowl and mix until combined.
Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray and add the sauce mixture to the bottom of the slow cooker covering the entire bottom.
Next, layer with noodles (noodles can be broken up to better fit the slow cooker) and top with a portion of the cheese mixture.
Continue adding layers of sauce, pasta, and cheese mixture until finished. Finish with sauce on top and sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese to top it off.
Cook lasagna on low for 4-4.5 hours. Serve and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

One Pan Tex Mex Beef and Rice

January 17, 2018 by Dinner Tonight

This easy, 1 pot beef and rice dish is great for groups and as a filling for tacos or by itself! Serves 6 and requires only 5 ingredients!

Beef and Rice

CourseMain Dish

Servings

Beef and Rice

CourseMain Dish

Servings

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
1 15 ounce can of black beans
1 cup cooked rice
1 cup chunky salsa
1/2 cup fat-free cheddar cheese shredded

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Instructions

In a large skillet, brown ground beef; drain off fat.
Add beans, rice, and salsa; heat through. Add cheese and stir until just melted.

Recipe Notes

Shepherd’s Pie

December 26, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

Leftover foods from holiday meals shouldn’t have to go to waste! With a little creativity, you can reduce food waste and serve your family another tasty meal using foods that you’ve already prepared. This shepherd’s pie is a filling dish that features mashed potatoes- a side dish that you may already have prepared for your main holiday meal.

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Beef Goulash

November 15, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

Here’s a healthier twist on beef goulash from Dinner Tonight! Tasty, simple, and fills the family! Click to try this recipe and many more!

Beef Goulash

CourseMain Dish

Servings

Beef Goulash

CourseMain Dish

Servings

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef 93%
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 bell pepper chopped
1 small onion chopped
1/2 cup carrots shredded
10 ounces frozen corn
1 cup fresh mushrooms sliced
1 10 oz can tomatoes and green chilies
1 15 oz can tomato sauce
2 cups whole grain elbow macaroni cooked, drained

Servings:

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Instructions

Stove Top Directions

Brown ground beef and drain off any fat and set beef aside.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add bell pepper, and onion. Sauté for 2 minutes,
Add mushrooms and corn and continue sautéing
for 1 minute, add carrots to the skillet and sauté for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add beef, cooked macaroni, tomatoes and green chilies, and tomato sauce to sautéed vegetables.
Simmer about 15– 20 minutes.

Multifunction Cooker Directions

Brown the ground beef on the sauté setting without the lid and drain off any fat
Add the onion and green pepper and onion and sauté with the beef until the pepper is soft and the onion is translucent.
Add the carrots, corn, and mushrooms, and sauté for 2 minutes.
Add uncooked macaroni and 2 cups of water along with the rest of the ingredients
Put the lid on and set the vent to close and cook on high pressure for 4 minutes, allow to natural vent until pressure indicator drops.
Open carefully and stir all ingredients to mix.

Recipe Notes

To get this recipe in Spanish, click here.

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