Cranberry Meatballs
Cranberry meatballs combine savory ground beef with a sweet-tart cranberry glaze, creating an irresistible dish perfect for gatherings or cozy family dinners. These juicy meatballs are easy to prepare, and their delightful flavor profile will leave your guests asking for seconds. Serve them as appetizers or over rice for a hearty meal—either way, they’re sure to be a hit!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs (about 20-24).
- Place meatballs on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- While baking, mix cranberry sauce with a splash of chicken broth or fruit juice in a separate bowl.
- Once baked, drizzle the glaze over the meatballs and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball (30g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg