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Quick Cranberry Meatballs

Delicious and easy-to-make cranberry meatballs perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, main
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatballs
  • 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs plain or seasoned
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Cranberry Sauce
  • 1 cup cranberry sauce canned or homemade
  • 1/4 cup BBQ sauce for added flavor
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

Method
 

Prepare the Meatballs
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Mix until well combined and form into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
  4. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake the Meatballs
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
Prepare the Sauce
  1. In a saucepan, combine cranberry sauce, BBQ sauce, and soy sauce.
  2. Heat over medium heat until warmed through, stirring occasionally.
Combine and Serve
  1. Once the meatballs are done, add them to the sauce and stir to coat.
  2. Serve warm as an appetizer or over rice for a main dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gFiber: 1gSugar: 5g

Notes

These meatballs can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.

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