Description
Quick Cranberry Meatballs (Christmas) – juicy, tender, and coated in a sweet-tart cranberry glaze. Perfect for holiday gatherings!
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef or turkey
1 egg
1/3 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup cranberry sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
1. In a bowl, mix ground meat, egg, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Shape into small meatballs.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet and brown meatballs on all sides.
4. In a saucepan, combine cranberry sauce, ketchup, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Stir and heat until smooth.
5. Add browned meatballs to sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.
6. Serve warm, garnished with parsley.
Notes
For a spicy version, add chili flakes or hot sauce.
Use sugar-free cranberry sauce for a keto-friendly version.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Quick Cranberry Meatballs (Christmas), Holiday Appetizer, Easy Meatballs