Ingredients
– 1 pound ground beef (or turkey)
– 1 cup breadcrumbs
– 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
– 1/4 cup chopped onion
– 1/4 cup milk
– 1 large egg
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
– 1 can (14 ounces) whole berry cranberry sauce
– 1 cup BBQ sauce
– 1 tablespoon soy sauce
– 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
Creating Christmas Cranberry Meatballs is simple if you follow these steps:
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking sheet.
2. Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, onion, milk, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
3. Form Meatballs: Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
4. Bake Meatballs: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until browned and cooked through.
5. Prepare Sauce: In a saucepan, combine the cranberry sauce, BBQ sauce, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir over medium heat until heated through.
6. Simmer Meatballs: Once the meatballs are cooked, transfer them to the saucepan with the sauce. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, allowing the meatballs to soak in the flavors.
7. Serve: Remove from heat and serve warm.
These steps will guide you in creating these incredible meatballs effortlessly, perfect for holiday festivities.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6-8 meatballs
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 15g