Description
Quick Christmas Cranberry Meatballs are a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors, perfect for holiday gatherings. These tender meatballs, glazed with tangy cranberry sauce, provide an irresistible bite that will impress your guests. Easy to prepare and visually stunning on any festive table, they’re sure to become a favorite at your holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet, heat a bit of olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion until translucent, then add garlic and cook for another minute.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, sautéed onion and garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for around 20 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- In a large skillet over low heat, toss the baked meatballs in cranberry sauce until well coated and warmed through for about 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs (60g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg