Description
Easy cranberry meatballs are a delightful blend of flavors, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, parsley, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until fully cooked.
- In a saucepan, combine cranberry sauce and barbecue sauce. Heat over medium until warm.
- Toss the baked meatballs in the sauce until well coated.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Notes
- For variations, try adding crushed red pepper for heat.
- Serve with toothpicks for easy appetizers.
- Consider pairing with creamy mashed potatoes or rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: easy cranberry meatballs, meatball recipe, appetizer, holiday recipe