Quick Cranberry Meatballs
If you’re in search of a festive and flavorful appetizer that will impress your guests, look no further than these Quick Cranberry Meatballs. This delightful dish combines savory ground beef meatballs with a sweet-tangy cranberry sauce, making them an irresistible addition to any holiday gathering. Not only are they quick and easy to prepare—taking just 15 minutes of prep time—but they also offer make-ahead convenience, allowing you to enjoy the festivities with less stress. These meatballs are versatile enough to serve as a starter or part of a main meal alongside your favorite sides. Prepare for rave reviews as they disappear from the platter!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 small onion (grated or finely diced)
- 1 ½ pounds 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 cup tomato ketchup
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the grated onion, ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Form small meatballs (about one inch in diameter) and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for approximately 20 minutes until cooked through and golden brown.
- Meanwhile, in a saucepan over medium heat, combine the cranberry sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, and lemon juice. Stir until heated through.
- Toss the baked meatballs in the warm cranberry sauce and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs (about 60g)
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg