Quick Christmas Cranberry Meatballs
Quick Christmas Cranberry Meatballs are a festive delight that brings the sweet and savory flavors of the holiday season to your table. These tender meatballs, coated in a tangy cranberry glaze, are perfect for gatherings, adding warmth and cheer to any occasion. Simple to prepare and irresistibly delicious, they make for an unforgettable appetizer or main dish that your guests will rave about long after the last bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 meatballs (serves about 6) 1x
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp mustard
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, egg, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and parsley until just combined.
- Shape mixture into small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter) and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- While meatballs bake, combine cranberry sauce, soy sauce, and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat; stir until bubbly.
- Toss baked meatballs in the warm cranberry sauce until fully coated and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (140g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg