How to Make Cranberry Meatballs - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and festive appetizer for your next gathering? Look no further than these cranberry meatballs! This recipe combines the savory flavors of meatballs with the sweet and tangy taste of cranberries for a mouthwatering appetizer that is sure to be a hit with your guests.

These cranberry meatballs are perfect for holiday parties, game day gatherings, or any other time you want to impress your friends and family with your cooking skills. The best part is, they are inc...

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • ⅓ cup ketchup
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 (16 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
  • 1 (18 ounce) bottle barbecue sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix ground beef, bread crumbs, ketchup, eggs, soy sauce, pepper, and garlic powder in a large bowl until well combined. Shape into small meatballs and arrange on a nonstick baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until browned, about 30 minutes, turning once.
  • Meanwhile, combine cranberry sauce, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, and lemon juice in a large saucepan; heat and stir over low heat until smooth. Add meat balls and simmer for I hour. Serve warm.
  • Nutrition

    623 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 147mg
    • Sodium: 1188mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 70g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 49g
    • Protein: 36g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 92mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 696mg