Description
Quick Cranberry Meatballs are the perfect addition to your holiday festivities, combining a delightful blend of sweet and tangy flavors. These easy-to-make meatballs feature lean ground beef, savory spices, and a delicious cranberry sauce that will impress your guests at any gathering. With just 15 minutes of preparation time, you can have these mouthwatering bites ready to serve as an appetizer or main dish. Ideal for busy hosts, these meatballs can be made in advance and reheated for effortless entertaining. Treat your family and friends to this crowd-pleasing recipe that showcases the best of holiday flavors!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups cranberry sauce (homemade or packaged)
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (adjust to taste)
- 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine grated onion, ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, tomato ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Roll the mixture into balls about 1 inch in diameter and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for approximately 20 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- While baking, heat cranberry sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat until warmed through.
- Toss baked meatballs in the warm sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 120mg