Quick Cranberry Meatballs
If you’re searching for a show-stopping appetizer that’s both delicious and easy to prepare, look no further than these Quick Cranberry Meatballs! Bursting with flavor, these meatballs combine lean ground beef with a sweet and tangy cranberry sauce, making them an ideal choice for holiday gatherings or cozy family dinners. With a mere 15 minutes of prep and just 20 minutes of cooking time, you’ll impress your guests without spending hours in the kitchen. Perfect for both kids and adults alike, this versatile dish can be served as an appetizer or over rice for a hearty meal. Get ready to delight your friends and family with this festive treat!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small onion (grated or finely diced)
- 1 ½ pounds very lean ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (like panko)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups cranberry sauce
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/3 cup tomato ketchup
- 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix grated onion, ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small balls (about one inch in diameter) and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for approximately 20 minutes or until browned and cooked through.
- While the meatballs are baking, prepare the sauce by whisking together cranberry sauce, tomato ketchup, brown sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat until simmering.
- Once cooked, combine the meatballs with the warm sauce in the saucepan and let them simmer for an additional few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 248
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 95mg