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Christmas Cranberry Beef Meatballs


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  • Author: olivia RECIPES
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

Delicious beef meatballs glazed with a tart cranberry sauce, perfect for holiday gatherings.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup cranberry sauce
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce


Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  3. Form the mixture into small meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix cranberry sauce and barbecue sauce.
  5. Bake the meatballs for 20 minutes, then remove from the oven and coat with the cranberry mixture.
  6. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  7. Serve warm.

Notes

  • This recipe can be made ahead of time and served at room temperature.
  • Feel free to adjust the sweetness of the sauce by adding more or less cranberry sauce.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 3 meatballs
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg