Description
Delicious and savory meatballs coated with a sweet and tangy cranberry sauce, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground pork (or turkey for a lighter option)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (or gluten-free alternative)
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (or thyme)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix in a large bowl the ground meat, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Form meatballs about 1-inch in diameter and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until browned and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
- Prepare the cranberry sauce in a pan with a bit of soy sauce and crushed red pepper until warm.
- Coat the baked meatballs in the warm cranberry sauce.
- Serve warm, garnished with parsley and with toothpicks for easy grabbing.
Notes
Let the meat mixture rest before shaping to enhance flavor. Keep meatballs uniform for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Christmas, meatballs, holiday appetizer, cranberry sauce, family recipe, festive dish