Description
Quick Cranberry Meatballs are the perfect holiday appetizer that combines sweet and savory flavors with minimal effort. These delightful meatballs, featuring lean ground beef coated in a tangy cranberry sauce, are sure to impress your guests at any festive gathering or family dinner. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can create a delicious dish that not only tastes amazing but also looks beautiful on your table. Serve them warm as finger foods, atop a fresh salad, or nestled in mini sliders for a fun twist. This easy recipe allows you to enjoy the holidays without stress, making it a must-try for your next celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small onion (grated or finely diced)
- 1 ½ pounds very lean ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (like panko)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup tomato ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups cranberry sauce (homemade or packaged)
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine grated onion, ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
- Shape mixture into small balls (about 1 inch) and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, heat cranberry sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat until blended.
- Toss cooked meatballs in the warm sauce and serve!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 4 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg