Cranberry Meatballs
These Cranberry Meatballs are a perfect appetizer or main course, combining savory meatballs with a sweet and tangy cranberry sauce. They’re easy to make and perfect for holiday gatherings or a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 (14 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup chili sauce
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- Place meatballs in a baking dish.
- In a saucepan, combine cranberry sauce, chili sauce, and water. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Pour the cranberry sauce mixture over the meatballs.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
- Serve hot.
Notes
For a richer flavor, brown the meatballs in a skillet before baking. Serve over rice or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
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