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Quick Cranberry Meatballs

Delicious and easy-to-make meatballs coated in a sweet and tangy cranberry sauce, 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 Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatballs
  • 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs preferably plain
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
Cranberry Sauce
  • 1 cup cranberry sauce canned or homemade
  • 1/4 cup bbq sauce for added flavor
  • 1 tbsp 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, then form into 1-inch meatballs.
  4. Place 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 meatballs are cooked, add them to the saucepan with the cranberry sauce.
  2. Stir to coat the meatballs in the sauce and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 18gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gFiber: 1gSugar: 5g

Notes

These meatballs can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving. They pair well with toothpicks for easy serving.

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