Quick Cranberry Meatballs
If you’re searching for a festive and flavorful appetizer to wow your guests this holiday season, look no further! These Quick Cranberry Meatballs are a delightful blend of sweet and savory that come together in just over half an hour. Featuring juicy ground beef coated in a rich cranberry sauce, they make the perfect party starter or family-friendly dish. With their appealing taste and easy preparation, these meatballs will quickly become a holiday staple at your gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 small onion (grated or finely diced)
- 1 ½ pounds very lean ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (like panko)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup tomato ketchup
- 2 tablespoons vinegar (as Worcestershire sauce alternative)
- 2 cups cranberry sauce (homemade or packaged)
- 1 cup tomato ketchup (for sauce)
- 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large bowl, mix grated onion, ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, ketchup, vinegar, parsley, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs approximately one inch in diameter and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown.
- Meanwhile, prepare the sauce by combining cranberry sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat until blended and heated through.
- Drizzle warm cranberry sauce over the meatballs before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg