Description
Cranberry Sauce Meatballs are a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors, perfect for any occasion. These tender meatballs, coated in a tangy cranberry sauce, bring a festive touch to your dinner table. Easy to prepare and visually striking, they are sure to be a hit at your next gathering. Enjoy them as a tasty appetizer or serve them as a satisfying main dish that will leave your guests asking for the recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or canned)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Form mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until browned and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, in a saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberry sauce, brown sugar, and soy sauce. Stir until melted and bubbly (about 5-7 minutes).
- Toss baked meatballs in the warm cranberry sauce and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg