Quick Cranberry Meatballs (Christmas Recipe)
If you’re searching for an easy and impressive appetizer to dazzle your guests this holiday season, look no further than these Quick Cranberry Meatballs! Perfectly seasoned ground beef is combined with a sweet and tangy cranberry sauce, creating a delightful blend of flavors that will please both kids and adults alike. These meatballs are not only simple to prepare in just 35 minutes but also offer the flexibility to customize based on your taste preferences. Whether you’re hosting a festive gathering or enjoying a cozy family dinner, these meatballs are sure to become a favorite at your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- 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
- 1/3 cup tomato ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups cranberry sauce (homemade or packaged)
- 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine cranberry sauce, tomato ketchup, brown sugar, and lemon juice. Heat over medium until warmed through.
- In a large bowl, mix grated onion, ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into one-inch balls and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the meatballs for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
- Toss baked meatballs in the warm cranberry sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 80mg