Description
Savory meatballs infused with tangy cranberry, perfect for festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (454 g) ground beef (80/20 or 90/10)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (about 60 g)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion (about 40 g)
- 1/4 cup milk (60 mL)
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (canned or homemade; ~240–260 g)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (about 50 g)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, milk, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch (2.5 cm) in diameter, for even cooking.
- Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet with space between each.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the cranberry sauce and brown sugar until smooth.
- Pour the cranberry mixture over the meatballs, ensuring they are well coated.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the meatballs reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
- Allow to cool slightly before serving and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
For lower sugar, use reduced-sugar cranberry sauce or adjust the amount of brown sugar. These meatballs can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 338
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 100mg