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Christmas Cranberry Beef Meatballs

Christmas Cranberry Beef Meatballs: 15 Min Magic

  • Author: basmer1517
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 24 meatballs 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Enjoy these Quick Christmas Cranberry Meatballs, a delightful and easy holiday appetizer that brings festive cheer to any gathering. This recipe offers a simple yet impressive way to serve classic meatballs with a sweet-tart cranberry twist, perfect for winter celebrations.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (16 ounce) jar jellied cranberry sauce
  • 1/4 cup chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, egg, milk, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  3. Roll the mixture into 1-inch Christmas cranberry meatballs. Place them on a baking sheet.
  4. Bake the meatballs for 15-20 minutes, or until browned and cooked through.
  5. While the meatballs are baking, prepare the cranberry glaze. In a small saucepan, combine the jellied cranberry sauce, chili sauce, and Worcestershire sauce.
  6. Heat the cranberry glaze mixture over low heat, stirring until smooth and heated through.
  7. Add the baked Christmas cranberry beef meatballs to the cranberry glaze. Stir gently to coat each meatball.
  8. Serve the holiday beef meatballs with cranberry sauce warm as a festive appetizer.

Notes

  • For a slow cooker version, combine all ingredients in a slow cooker and cook on low for 2-3 hours.
  • You can make the meatballs ahead of time and reheat them in the sauce.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking and Simmering
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 3-4 meatballs
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

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