Quick Cranberry Meatballs (special occcasion Recipe)
Quick Cranberry Meatballs are the perfect holiday appetizer that effortlessly combines sweet and savory flavors. With their juicy beef base coated in a tangy cranberry sauce, these meatballs are sure to be a hit at any festive gathering. They take just 15 minutes to prepare, making them an easy addition to your holiday spread. Whether you’re hosting a special occcasion party or enjoying a cozy family dinner, these bite-sized delights will impress your guests and keep them coming back for more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small onion (grated or finely diced)
- 1 ½ pounds very lean ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup tomato ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups cranberry sauce
- 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine grated onion, ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into bite-sized meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until cooked through and browned.
- Meanwhile, prepare the sauce by heating cranberry sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan until warm.
- Toss the meatballs in the sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 70mg