Description
Quick and festive, these bite-sized meatballs meld savory flavors with a sweet and tangy cranberry sauce, perfect for any holiday gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, onion, milk, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on a baking sheet.
- In a separate bowl, mix the cranberry sauce, barbecue sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over the meatballs.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
- Remove from oven and serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding minced garlic or herbs. Ensure meatballs are evenly spaced on the baking sheet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 80mg