Description
Savory and sweet cranberry meatballs that are perfect for any gathering, blending ground beef with a homemade tangy-sweet sauce for a delicious appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, finely chopped onion, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- In a separate bowl, mix the cranberry sauce, barbecue sauce, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce until well incorporated.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the meatballs, ensuring they receive an even coating.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through. Ensure that the meatballs are thoroughly cooked to a safe temperature.
- Serve warm as a delightful appetizer.
Notes
For a flavorful twist, try adding finely chopped herbs like parsley or thyme to the meat mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cranberry, meatballs, appetizer, savory, sweet