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Quick Cranberry Meatballs (Christmas

Quick Cranberry Meatballs: 5 Minutes to Holiday Magic


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  • Author: Anna B.
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Easy and delicious cranberry meatballs perfect for Christmas.


Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, egg, salt, and pepper.
  3. Form the mixture into meatballs.
  4. Place meatballs on a baking sheet.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine cranberry sauce and barbecue sauce.
  6. Pour the sauce over the meatballs.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.

Notes

  • Serve with toothpicks for easy eating.
  • Can be made ahead and reheated.
  • Adjust sauce to taste.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 meatballs
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg