Description
Cranberry meatballs are a delightful blend of tender ground beef and a sweet-tart cranberry sauce that brings warmth to any gathering. Perfect for family dinners or festive celebrations, these savory bites are easy to make and sure to impress your guests. With a burst of flavors in every bite, they’ll evoke cherished memories while adding joy to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into one-inch meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, prepare the sauce by combining cranberries, brown sugar, soy sauce, pineapple juice, and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until cranberries burst and the sauce thickens (about 10 minutes).
- Once meatballs are baked, add them to the saucepan with the cranberry sauce. Stir gently to coat and simmer for an additional 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg