Spicy Cranberry BBQ Meatballs
These Spicy Cranberry BBQ Meatballs are a perfect appetizer or quick dinner! They combine the sweet tang of cranberry with a smoky BBQ sauce and a kick of spice for a flavor explosion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1-2 tbsp sriracha (or your favorite hot sauce), adjust to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Roll mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- Place meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
- While meatballs are baking, prepare the sauce. In a saucepan, combine cranberry sauce, BBQ sauce, and sriracha. Heat over medium heat until warmed through, stirring occasionally.
- Once meatballs are cooked, transfer them to the saucepan with the sauce. Toss to coat.
- Simmer for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve hot.
Notes
Serve these meatballs as an appetizer with toothpicks, or over rice or mashed potatoes for a complete meal. For a milder flavor, reduce or omit the sriracha.
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