Quick Cranberry Meatballs
If you’re seeking a delightful and easy appetizer to impress your guests this holiday season, these Quick Cranberry Meatballs are perfect! This scrumptious dish combines savory beef meatballs with a sweet and tangy cranberry sauce, creating a flavor explosion that will be the star of your festive gatherings. Ready in just 35 minutes, they are ideal for busy weeknights or holiday parties. Plus, they can be made ahead of time and warmed up when you’re ready to serve, making hosting a breeze. Enjoy these meatballs at Christmas parties, potlucks, or even game nights, where they are sure to steal the show!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- 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 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large bowl, mix grated onion, ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Form small meatballs (about an inch in diameter) and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, heat cranberry sauce with ketchup, brown sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat until warm.
- Toss baked meatballs in the cranberry sauce and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 95mg