Description
Quick Christmas Cranberry Meatballs are a festive delight that brings joy to any holiday gathering. These succulent meatballs, enveloped in a sweet-tart cranberry sauce, are not only easy to make but also visually stunning on any buffet table. Perfect as an appetizer or main dish, they are sure to impress your family and friends, creating memorable moments around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp pineapple juice
- Fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, onion powder, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt until combined.
- Roll tablespoon-sized portions into balls and place them on a greased baking sheet.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- While baking, combine cranberry sauce, soy sauce, and pineapple juice in a saucepan over medium heat until warmed through.
- Once baked, add meatballs to the sauce and stir gently to coat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg