Description
Quick Cranberry Meatballs are a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors that will elevate any gathering. These tender meatballs, coated in a tangy cranberry sauce, are not only easy to prepare but also guaranteed to impress your guests. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive occasions, this dish combines simplicity with a mouthwatering taste that keeps everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (optional), chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 160°F/70°C).
- While baking, heat the cranberry sauce in a saucepan over medium heat until warm.
- Toss the baked meatballs in the warm cranberry sauce and serve on a platter garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg