Description
Christmas Meatballs are a festive and flavorful highlight of any holiday gathering. These savory beef meatballs are perfectly complemented by sweet cranberries and a tangy sauce, making them an irresistible appetizer for parties or cozy family dinners. With just 10 minutes of prep, you’ll create bite-sized delights that will have your guests coming back for more. Serve them as standalone appetizers, in mini sandwiches, or over rice for a hearty meal. Their versatility and delicious taste ensure they will be the star of your holiday spread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 envelope onion soup mix
- ½ cup seasoned bread crumbs
- ¼ cup chopped dried cranberries
- 14 oz whole-berry cranberry sauce
- ¾ cup ketchup
- ½ cup beef broth
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
- 2 teaspoons cider vinegar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine eggs, onion soup mix, bread crumbs, cranberries, and parsley. Add ground beef; mix until just combined. Shape into 1-inch meatballs.
- Cook meatballs in batches on a microwave-safe plate covered with waxed paper for about 2-3 minutes until fully cooked. Drain excess grease.
- In a separate dish, combine sauce ingredients and heat in the microwave for about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir cooked meatballs into the sauce; heat together for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball (25g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg