Description

Quick Cranberry Meatballs are a delightful fusion of savory and sweet flavors that will elevate your gatherings. Juicy meatballs, enveloped in a rich cranberry BBQ sauce, offer an unforgettable taste experience. Perfect for game nights or cozy dinners, these bite-sized treats are sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb lean ground beef
1 cup plain breadcrumbs
1 large egg
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup canned cranberry sauce
1/4 cup BBQ sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp mustard powder
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
Form the mixture into bite-sized meatballs (about 1 inch) and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
While baking, mix cranberry sauce, BBQ sauce, brown sugar, and mustard powder in a saucepan over medium heat until bubbling.
Add baked meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes to coat evenly.
Serve warm as appetizers or over rice for a main dish.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Appetizer/Main
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4 meatballs (120g)
Calories: 320
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 500mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: For a gluten-free option, substitute regular breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives. You can use ground turkey instead of beef for a lighter version.