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Quick Cranberry Meatballs (Christmas Recipe)

Quick Cranberry Meatballs Recipe for a Perfect Holiday Feast

Delight your guests with Quick Cranberry Meatballs, a festive and flavorful dish perfect for Christmas gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatball Mixture
  • 1 small onion grated
  • 1.5 pounds very lean ground beef
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup tomato ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
Cranberry Sauce
  • 2 cups cranberry sauce
  • 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • saucepan

Method
 

Cooking Process
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine grated onion, ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
  3. Form mixture into meatballs approximately 1 inch in diameter and place on a lined baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 15–20 minutes or until cooked through.
  5. Meanwhile, in a saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberry sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, and lemon juice; stir until heated through.
  6. Toss baked meatballs with the warm cranberry sauce before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 14gFat: 9g

Notes

Feel free to swap ground beef for ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option. Add red pepper flakes for heat or chili sauce for a unique twist.

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