Quick Cranberry Meatballs (Christmas Recipe)
If you’re searching for a cozy and festive appetizer that will brighten up your holiday gatherings, look no further than these Quick Cranberry Meatballs. This delightful recipe combines savory ground beef meatballs with a sweet and tangy cranberry sauce, creating a flavor-packed dish that everyone will love. Not only are they easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, but they can also be made ahead of time, allowing you to enjoy more precious moments with family and friends. Perfect for parties or busy weeknights, these meatballs are sure to be the highlight of your holiday table!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 meatballs (6 servings) 1x
- 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)
- 1 cup tomato ketchup (for the sauce)
- 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine grated onion, ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, tomato ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined.
- Roll mixture into one-inch meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake meatballs for about 15 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- While baking, heat cranberry sauce, tomato ketchup, brown sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat until warm.
- Toss baked meatballs in the warm sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 4 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 100mg